1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Ascari A10 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 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 275 more horse power than 1966 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari A10 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford GT 40 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | GT 40 | A10 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 560 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2636 mm |