1958 Ford 12 M vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 588 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1958 Ford 12 M | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | 12 M | A10 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1138 mm |
