2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mustang. (412 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang. 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Quattroporte | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 412 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1635 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |