1974 Ford Granada vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Granada | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
