1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Ascari A10.
Because 2007 Ascari A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Continental. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2007 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ascari |
| Model | Continental | A10 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2636 mm |
