1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird 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 (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 386 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. 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 (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Thunderbird | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3064 mm |
