1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 226 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | Dino | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
