1981 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 252 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. 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. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1981 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1981 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Quattroporte | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4134 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2838 mm |