1981 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Mustang | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Mustang | Esperante |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |