2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1726 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 2001 Ford Excursion 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. 2001 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Excursion | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Excursion | Esperante |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 59 L |