1998 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Focus would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ascari A10 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus, 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Focus | A10 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1169 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2636 mm |
