1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 208 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 568 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ascari | Ferrari |
| Model | Ecosse | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
