1955 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 307 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 250 GT | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
