1999 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 62 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Mustang | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Mustang | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
