2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2002 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2002 Ascari Ecosse and 2002 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 105 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK. (291 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK weights approximately 453 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK. 2002 Jaguar XK 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. 2002 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 2002 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ascari | Jaguar |
| Model | Ecosse | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
