1958 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 536 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 250 kg more than 2011 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Ascari |
| Model | Rural | A10 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2636 mm |
