2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 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 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 128 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1129 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | F-250 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4589 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 59 L |
