1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane 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 192 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1999 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1999 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Fairlane | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
