2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1984 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Panoz | Ford |
| Model | Esperante | Granada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
