2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 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 155 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 28 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ascari | Ferrari |
| Model | Ecosse | 308 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
