1972 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 119 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Mustang | Esperante |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 198 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 | 1654 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 59 L |