1959 Holden FC vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC 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 243 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 551 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Holden FC | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Holden | Panoz |
Model | FC | Esperante |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |