1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr 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 338 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 103 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | Ecosse | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
