1960 Ginetta G4 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 Ginetta G4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ginetta G4 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1960 Ginetta G4. (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1960 Ginetta G4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1960 Ginetta G4. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ginetta G4 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ginetta | Panoz |
| Model | G4 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 59 L |
