2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 Ascari Ecosse. (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 143 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Ascari | Ferrari |
| Model | Ecosse | F40 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
