1989 Toyota Model F vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F 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 546 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 20 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Model F | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ascari |
| Model | Model F | A10 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2636 mm |
