1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1964 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 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 81 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 282 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | |
| Make | Ascari | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ecosse | DB5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 96 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
