1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 175 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ascari |
| Model | 512 M | A10 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4941 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1455 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2636 mm |
