2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1515 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250. 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 57 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-250 | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Ford | Maybach |
| Model | E-250 | 57 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 110 L |
