1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2000 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1988 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford RS 200 | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | RS 200 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
