1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 287 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 486 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | Ecosse | Escort |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
