2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 682 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-350 | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | F-350 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 90 L |