1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (529 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 456 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |
