Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8vsMaserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

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 Khamsin

4.9 V8

320 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1973-1982

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Lightest
    1,651 kg
    3,640 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
335hp250kW
320hp239kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
429km266mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
4,690mm185in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
Rear track
1,420mm56in
1,468mm58in
Trunk volume
680L
400L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
100L
90L

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 Khamsin 4.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
168 km/h
104 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 has 15 hp more than Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8 and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 15 hp (11 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
480 Nm
354 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
275 km/h
171 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 0.5 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 and Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8: 5.3 L/100 km.

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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
429 km
266 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
275 km/h
171 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK
5.8 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
MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiKhamsin4.9 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
21.0 L/100 km
11.2 mpg US
13.5 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
429 km
266 mi
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK21 L/100 km11.2 mpg US13.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km36.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi59.14 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal3,150 L832 US gal693 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year5,513 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 208 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 280 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Maserati Khamsin 4.9 V8

  • Has 19 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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