2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte 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 185 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 537 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Explorer | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 4243 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |