1975 Ford Torino vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino 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 300 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 402 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Torino | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
