1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 835 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Falcon | Esperante |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 529 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1535 kg |