2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 2001 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Q9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Q9 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, both vehicles can yield 678 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1998 Panoz Q9 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. 1998 Panoz Q9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
Make | Ascari | Panoz |
Model | Ecosse | Q9 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |