1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1958 Austin A135
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 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 245 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 832 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1958 Austin A135 | |
| Make | Ascari | Austin |
| Model | Ecosse | A135 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 111.1 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 | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1680 mm |
