1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Morgan 4 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 283 more horse power than 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 368 kg more than 1995 Morgan 4. 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 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ascari | Morgan |
| Model | Ecosse | 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
