2010 Maybach 57 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2012 Ford Mustang. 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang. 2010 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maybach 57 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Maybach | Ford |
| Model | 57 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 899 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5728 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1981 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3391 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |
