2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Maybach 57 (999 Nm) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 2012 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Ford | Maybach |
| Model | Expedition | 57 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 110 L |
