Maserati Quattroporte (1976 – 1990) vs Ferrari 400 (1976 – 1979): specs compared
The Ferrari 400 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 280 hp. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 238 km/h. The Maserati Quattroporte is the lighter car, from 1,780 kg against 1,880 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Maserati Quattroporte is 99 mm longer than the Ferrari 400.
| Specification |
Maserati
Quattroporte
1976 – 1990
|
Ferrari
400
1976 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1990 | 1976 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 254 – 280 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 471 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 5.9 – 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 238 km/h | 240 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 19.1 – 20.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,879 – 4,910 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,349 – 1,384 mm | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,780 – 1,969 kg | 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.