1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford GT 40. (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40. 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1968 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | GT 40 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 90 L |
