2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 544 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego 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. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ascari | Mercury |
Model | Ecosse | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 403 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |