1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage
To start off, both 1998 Ascari Ecosse and 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 306 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 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | |
Make | Ascari | Aston Martin |
Model | Ecosse | Project Vantage |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 746 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 80 mm |
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 | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |