2010 Ford Fusion vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2010 Ford Fusion and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fusion weights approximately 606 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Fusion (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2010 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fusion | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |
