2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 117 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ascari | Lancia |
Model | Ecosse | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |