2012 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1076 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150. 2012 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford E-150 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | E-150 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |
