1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1965 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 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 261 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 62 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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1965 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Ascari | Fiat |
| Model | Ecosse | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
