2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | E-350 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |
