2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (411 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1059 kg more than 2006 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Panoz | Ford |
Model | Esperante | F-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 411 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 2546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 98 L |