1949 Mercury Roadster vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1949 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 441 kg more than 1949 Mercury Roadster. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Mercury Roadster | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercury | Maserati |
| Model | Roadster | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5098 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3063 mm |
