1972 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Jarama 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 30 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. (365 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 92 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. (407 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Ascari |
| Model | Jarama | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1130 mm |
