2011 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-350 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | E-350 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2541 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 90 L |
