2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Navigator would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1232 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lincoln | Panoz |
| Model | Navigator | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 59 L |
