2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (284 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 48 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Quattroporte | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
