2007 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus 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 612 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 Pagani Zonda.
Because 2009 Pagani Zonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Pagani Zonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Focus | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2785 mm |
