2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Crown Victoria 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) has 216 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 583 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 179 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |