1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ascari |
| Model | 208 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2636 mm |
