2009 Ascari A10 vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 4 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 459 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 318 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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, 2013 Ford Escape, 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape. 2013 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2009 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2009 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ascari A10 | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | A10 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 625 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2690 mm |
