2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 108 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (332 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | Ecosse | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 332 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |