1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1962 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Excursion. 2000 Ford Excursion 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. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | Ecosse | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2050 mm |
