1976 Ford LTD vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 393 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford LTD. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | LTD | Esperante |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |