2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2008 Ford Explorer and 2008 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc (2 cylinders), 2008 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 742 kg more than 2008 Maserati MC12.
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, 2008 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Explorer | MC12 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 623 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |