1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon. 2002 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Panoz Esperante | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Panoz | Ford |
Model | Esperante | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |