2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 377 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Expedition | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
