2001 Panoz AIV vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1361 kg more than 2001 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Panoz AIV. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2001 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2001 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz AIV | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Panoz | Ford |
| Model | AIV | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 125 L |
