1964 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 4 kg more than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. 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 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Quattroporte | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2838 mm |
