2000 Ford Econoline vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Econoline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Econoline would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2000 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Econoline weights approximately 838 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Econoline. (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Econoline | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Econoline | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2700 mm |
