1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mitsubishi 500 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 372 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 718 kg more than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. 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 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Ascari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ecosse | 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
