1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ascari A10 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ascari |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | A10 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 261 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2636 mm |
