2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | F-150 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 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 | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 59 L |
