1998 Ford Triton vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Triton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Triton 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1998 Ford Triton. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Triton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 303 kg more than 1998 Ford Triton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Triton, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Triton. (174 Nm). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Triton.

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