2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Quattroporte | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
