2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 810 kg more than 1999 Ascari Ecosse.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ascari Ecosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ascari |
| Model | Defender | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4722 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1248 kg |
