1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1942 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1998 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.
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1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1942 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Ascari | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ecosse | 66 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1942 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |