2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 884 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250. 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-250 | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | E-250 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 90 L |
