2008 Ford Ranger vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 123 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ford | Pagani |
| Model | Ranger | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2730 mm |
