2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2011 Ford F-450

To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 10 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ascari Ecosse.

Because 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ascari Ecosse. 2011 Ford F-450 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. 2011 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ascari Ecosse 2011 Ford F-450
Make Ascari Ford
Model Ecosse F-450
Year Released 2001 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4721 cc 6700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 399 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 2800 RPM
Torque 678 Nm 1085 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 6680 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2438 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 2024 mm


 

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