2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Panoz AIV.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape 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, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Escape | AIV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
