2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Ford F-450

To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-450. (399 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-450.

Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Maserati Quattroporte 2012 Ford F-450
Make Maserati Ford
Model Quattroporte F-450
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4691 cc 6700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 425 HP 399 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 2800 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 1085 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 6680 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2438 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 2024 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 4379 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 142 L


 

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