1975 Ford Torino vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Torino | Esperante |
Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 59 L |