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.
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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 |