1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (328 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1002 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. (610 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne 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. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Ascari | Bentley |
| Model | Ecosse | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
