2007 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 744 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2005 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2005 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Territory | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
