2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1989 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Aerostar 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 252 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 163 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1989 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | Aerostar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 224 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1860 mm |