2010 Ferrari California vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2010 Ferrari California. (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ferrari California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari California | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ascari |
| Model | California | A10 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4562 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1308 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2636 mm |
