1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1971 Austin 3
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 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 272 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 242 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1971 Austin 3 | |
Make | Ascari | Austin |
Model | Ecosse | 3 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |