1958 MG MGA 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 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG MGA 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 536 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1958 MG MGA. 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 MG MGA | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | MG | Ascari |
| Model | MGA | A10 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2636 mm |
