1956 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 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:
| 1956 Ford Thunderbird | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Thunderbird | A10 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4784 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2636 mm |
