2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 511 kg more than 2009 Pagani Zonda.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2009 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Falcon | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2785 mm |
