2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz AIV. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2005 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Expedition | AIV |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 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 | 1298 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 59 L |