1963 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 505 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Austin | Ascari |
| Model | A 90 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2636 mm |
