1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Town Car | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3070 mm |
