2008 Ford GT vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford GT 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 247 more horse power than 2008 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford GT weights approximately 450 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford GT. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford GT | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Ford | Pagani |
Model | GT | Zonda |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 740 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 708 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4886 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2785 mm |