1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 880 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Taunus | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
