2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1308 kg more than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Excursion | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 90 L |
