2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 950 kg more 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Quattroporte | E-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |