2005 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon 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 (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Falcon | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
