1997 Ford Explorer vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 413 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Explorer | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
