2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1506 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 3200 mm |
