2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Maybach 62
To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1217 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (1,001 Nm) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (411 Nm). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2009 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Ford | Maybach |
| Model | Mustang | 62 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 110 L |
