2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2010 Ford Flex, 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 (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Ford Flex | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Quattroporte | Flex |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |