1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special 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 331 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 148 kg more than 1960 Holden FB Special. 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ascari | Holden |
| Model | Ecosse | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1710 mm |
