1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 488 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Austin | Ascari |
| Model | A 40 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
