1984 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP) has 547 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Escort | A10 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 625 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2636 mm |
