2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 979 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1983 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-350 | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | E-350 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2810 mm |