1990 Ford Sierra vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra 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 166 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Sierra weights approximately 73 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Sierra | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2299 mm |