1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 265 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Zodiac | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Zodiac | Esperante |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |