2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 99 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 332 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Ascari | Ferrari |
| Model | Ecosse | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 58.8 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 | 1247 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
