1996 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 225 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 275 kg more than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercury | Maserati |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2050 mm |
