1980 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Falcon | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2576 mm |
