1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2007 Ascari A10.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Cadillac 60 | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ascari |
| Model | 60 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5671 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2636 mm |
