2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2005 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Freestar | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
