1992 Ford Sierra vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 900 kg more than 1992 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Sierra | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3064 mm |