1976 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Maverick | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Maverick | Esperante |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |