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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8vsMaserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V

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

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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115)

SS 5.0 V8

335 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973
VS

Maserati Coupe

4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V

390 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2002-2007

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    461 Nm
    340 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,651 kg
    3,640 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    637 km
    396 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
Power
335hp250kW
390hp291kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
451Nm333lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
25L/100 km9.4mpg US11.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
553km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
4,244cc259cu in
Length
4,690mm185in
4,523mm178in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,420mm56in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
680L
315L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
100L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V85,500 rpm5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
15.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
335 hp
250 kW
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW

Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V has 55 hp more than Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 and Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
1,670 kg
3,682 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
285 km/h
177 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V85.3 s
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
637 km
396 mi
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
553 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
335 hp
250 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
390 hp
291 kW
4.9 s
285 km/h
177 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
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.3 s
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiCoupe4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
15.9 L/100 km
14.8 mpg US
17.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,690 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
553 km
344 mi
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK15.9 L/100 km14.8 mpg US17.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km27.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi44.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,385 L630 US gal525 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year4,174 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 19 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 365 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Maserati Coupe 4200 GT 4.2i V8 32V

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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