2001 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 12 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 533 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm). This means 2001 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ascari Ecosse | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | E-Series |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4721 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 474 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2111 mm |