2006 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus 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 536 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 31 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, 2006 Ford Focus, 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Focus | A10 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2636 mm |
