2007 Ford F-450 vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | F-450 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2810 mm |
