1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-250 and 1997 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Panoz AIV (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Panoz AIV. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1997 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1997 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | F-250 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2660 mm |
