They’re also both small, angry, love their friends, hate their dads, and are basically genius child prodigies.
This is official art. They’re friends.
This being said though Ed beat Father while he was already at his weakest because of Hohenheim and Greed’s contributions to weakening him.
Maka beat Asura while he was at his most powerful after he had been building his power for half the series. And she did so because her unmitigated courage was enough to force him into a breakdown.
What I’m trying to say here is if Maka and Edward threw hands she would kick his ass. But they won’t do that because, as you can see, they’re friends.
bullshit central 