Car comparison

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8vsMaserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 348 GTS

3.4 V8

320 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1993-1995
VS

Maserati Ghibli II

2.0 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

  • Highest torque
    373 Nm
    275 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
320hp239kW
306hp228kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.4s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,223mm166in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,514mm99in
Front track
1,502mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
200L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
88L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.4 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8 has 14 hp more than Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo and Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V85.4 s
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8 and Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
320 hp
239 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
-
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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