2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon 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 190 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 288 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 357 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |