2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 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 200 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Quattroporte | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |