1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 796 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra 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.
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1984 Ford Sierra | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Sierra | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |