1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 11 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-450. (326 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-450.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ascari Ecosse | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | F-450 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 814 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2030 mm |