1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 687 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ascari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ecosse | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5900 mm |
