1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 370 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Ram | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Ram | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3905 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
