2009 Panoz Esperante vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Panoz Esperante | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Panoz | Ford |
| Model | Esperante | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
