1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 565 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Maverick | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Maverick | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3064 mm |