1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 352 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Bristol 409. (463 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Bristol 409. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 1998 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Ascari | Bristol |
Model | Ecosse | 409 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 463 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1510 mm |