1985 Ford Sierra 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 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Sierra 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 477 more horse power than 1985 Ford Sierra. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1985 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Sierra | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Sierra | A10 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2636 mm |
