2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 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 329 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Ascari | Austin |
| Model | Ecosse | A 70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1670 mm |
