1968 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 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 232 more horse power than 1968 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 Morgan 4. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morgan 4 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Morgan | Panoz |
| Model | 4 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
