1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 581 kg more than 1989 Ford Aerostar. 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Aerostar | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3063 mm |
