1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 295 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Ranchero | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |
