1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1999 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 1999 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ascari |
| Model | 62 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
