1972 Ford LTD vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford LTD | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | LTD | Esperante |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |