2003 Ford C-MAX vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford C-MAX 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 481 more horse power than 2003 Ford C-MAX. (144 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 112 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford C-MAX, 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford C-MAX. (344 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford C-MAX | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | C-MAX | A10 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2636 mm |