2000 Ford TS-50 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 TS-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TS-50 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 327 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | TS-50 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1535 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |