1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 365 GTC 4 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 257 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 | 1520 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |
