1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 469 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Explorer | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
