1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 1998 Ascari Ecosse and 1998 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 163 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 727 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Durango. (399 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Durango. 1998 Dodge Durango 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. 1998 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Ascari | Dodge |
| Model | Ecosse | Durango |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1810 mm |
