1998 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Explorer | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
