1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 59 L |
