2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 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 140 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 118 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ascari | Ferrari |
| Model | Ecosse | 308 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1220 mm |
