2005 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP) has 224 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 406 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escape | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 425 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
