1960 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1960 Mitsubishi 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1960 Mitsubishi A10 has manual transmission. 1960 Mitsubishi A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Mitsubishi A10 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ferrari |
| Model | A10 | 458 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2650 mm |
