1998 Ford Triton vs. 2008 Ascari A10

To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Triton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Triton would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1998 Ford Triton. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Triton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1998 Ford Triton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 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 2008 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Triton, 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Triton. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Triton.

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