2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 463 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4243 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |