2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (319 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Quattroporte | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |
