2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 577 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 2002 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2002 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | |
| Make | Ascari | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ecosse | V8 Saloon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
