1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury MC4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury MC4 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 223 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury MC4. (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercury MC4 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercury | Maserati |
| Model | MC4 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
