2008 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 215 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2006 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Focus | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
