2010 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Panoz Esperante 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge.
Because 2009 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 2009 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, 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, 2010 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Panoz Esperante. 2010 Ford Edge 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. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Edge | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |
