2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Falcon | Esperante |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |