1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 632 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford LTD. (515 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford LTD. 1976 Ford LTD 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. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | LTD |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 515 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |