1958 Jaguar MK IX vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK IX. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 75 kg more than 1958 Jaguar MK IX. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK IX | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | MK IX | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
