2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. (209 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk weights approximately 203 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. (396 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
| Make | Ascari | Studebaker |
| Model | Ecosse | Sky Hawk |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 4735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
