2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang 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 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 143 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |