2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV 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 2005 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2005 Panoz AIV 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 | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | E-150 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |
