2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 911 kg more than 2007 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ikon, 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ikon | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Ikon | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1050 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
