1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2004 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1202 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. 2004 Bentley Continental 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. 2004 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 2004 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Ascari | Bentley |
| Model | Ecosse | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
