2000 Ford Artic vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic 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 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic.
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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Artic | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Artic | Esperante |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3998 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |