1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (287 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Scorpio | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |