1998 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 795 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
Because 1998 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford F-150 | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | F-150 | A10 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2636 mm |