1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1962 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 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 139 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 2 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Ascari | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ecosse | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
