2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2004 Ford Expedition and 2004 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1187 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Expedition | AIV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 59 L |
