1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (395 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
