2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 452 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable, 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (281 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Quattroporte | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
