1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 489 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 (434 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | GT 40 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 59 L |
