1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 572 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | Ascari | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ecosse | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
