1975 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,227 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
