1966 Jaguar E-Type vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar E-Type 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 360 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar E-Type | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ascari |
| Model | E-Type | A10 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2636 mm |
