1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 721 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (556 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. 1967 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Ascari | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ecosse | Impala |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 6490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
