2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-150. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | E-150 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |
