2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2003 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2003 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1243 kg more than 2001 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Expedition. (467 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Expedition. 2003 Ford Expedition 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. 2003 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2003 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | Ecosse | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4721 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1950 mm |
