2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1998 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 510 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | AIV |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |
