1979 Ford Granada vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Granada | Esperante |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |