2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 213 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Brougham. (408 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Brougham. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2001 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2001 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Ascari | Holden |
Model | Ecosse | Brougham |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 408 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |