2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Panoz AIV.
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 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Falcon | AIV |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |