1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1999 Ford Expedition. (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
Because 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Expedition. (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Expedition. 1999 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2012 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2012 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Expedition | A10 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2636 mm |
