2012 Ferrari 599 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2008 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ferrari 599 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Panoz |
| Model | 599 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 611 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 9000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1961 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1336 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 59 L |
