1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ascari |
| Model | 400 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| 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 | 1830 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2636 mm |
