1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 837 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. 1968 Cadillac DeVille 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. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Ascari | Cadillac |
| Model | Ecosse | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
