1968 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 90 L |
