2012 Maybach 62 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 62 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1231 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series. 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, 2012 Maybach 62 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Maybach 62 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Maybach | Ford |
| Model | 62 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 620 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 999 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2876 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6165 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1981 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3828 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 150 L |
