1999 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 82 kg more than 1999 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. (162 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1999 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 1999 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ascari Ecosse | 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Ascari | Mitsubishi |
Model | Ecosse | Debonair |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 162 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |