2006 Ascari A10 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ascari A10 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 403 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1331 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 2006 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2006 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ascari A10 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | A10 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 625 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.38:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 3505 mm |
