2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2001 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante. 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 360 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
