2009 Ascari A10 vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 557 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ascari A10 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Ka, 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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ascari A10 | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | A10 | Ka |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 625 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 346 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 2.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2450 mm |
