2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 71 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Explorer | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Explorer | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2061 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4912 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
