2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 743 kg more than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ascari Ecosse.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ascari | Aston Martin |
Model | Ecosse | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 5338 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 549 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 745 Nm |
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 | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |