2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ascari KZ1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1986 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2003 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2003 Ascari KZ1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1986 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | KZ1 | Escort |
Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2420 mm |