2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 926 kg more than 2007 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 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Quattroporte | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |