1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 Ford Libre
To start off, both 1998 Ascari Ecosse and 1998 Ford Libre 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 321 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Libre weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 1998 Ascari Ecosse is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Ascari Ecosse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Libre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 Ford Libre | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | Ecosse | Libre |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1298 kg |
