1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect.
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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Prefect | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
