2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 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 205 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 316 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2800 mm |
