2007 Maybach 57 vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 727 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 57 | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Maybach | Ford |
| Model | 57 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5512 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 58 L |
