2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus 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 132 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus, 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Taurus | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |
