2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 321 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ascari | Peugeot |
Model | Ecosse | 505 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |