1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 312 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 (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2299 mm |