2005 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2005 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 1998 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | AC | Ascari |
| Model | Cobra | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.6 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 | 1062 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
