1968 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Escort | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 132 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 | 805 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |
