2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati MC12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati MC12 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | E-350 | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 88 L |
