1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | Testarossa | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
