1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 239 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Corsair | Esperante |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |