2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri 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 247 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | Capri |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 224 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 69.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1270 mm |