2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1283 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Excursion | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Excursion | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 452 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 90 L |