1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac 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 229 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Zodiac | Esperante |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |