1961 Bristol 406 vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1961 Bristol 406. 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ascari |
| Model | 406 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2636 mm |
