1951 Ford Custom vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 525 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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:
| 1951 Ford Custom | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Custom | A10 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2636 mm |
