2006 Ford GT vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Maybach 62. (544 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Maybach 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1221 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford GT. (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Ford | Maybach |
| Model | GT | 62 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 110 L |
