1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 194 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Gran Torino | Esperante |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 59 L |