1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 317 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
Model | 365 GT | Esperante |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |