2000 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,721 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 347 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra. 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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2001 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | AC | Ascari |
| Model | Cobra | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
