2009 Ford Bantam vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP) has 166 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Bantam weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2010 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 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam, 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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Bantam | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Bantam | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
