Car comparison

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8vsMaserati Mexico 4.2 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 Mexico

4.2 V8

260 hp4136 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1973

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
  • Highest torque
    461 Nm
    340 lb-ft
  • 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 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
335hp250kW
260hp194kW
Torque
461Nm340lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
1,651kg3,640lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
98.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
27.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,930cc301cu in
4,136cc252cu in
Length
4,690mm185in
4,760mm187in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,160mm46in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,440mm57in
1,390mm55in
Rear track
1,420mm56in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
680L
680L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
100L
95L

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 Mexico 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Mexico 4.2 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V85,000 rpm3,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
27.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
154 km/h
96 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 has 75 hp more than Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8 and Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8: 75 hp (56 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
373 Nm
275 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V87.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 2.2 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8 and Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8: 3.3 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
500 km
311 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
260 hp
194 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK
7.5 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
MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli I (AM115)SS 5.0 V8MaseratiMexico4.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
461 Nm
340 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
19.0 L/100 km
12.4 mpg US
14.9 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
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
500 km
311 mi
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 Mexico 4.2 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK19 L/100 km12.4 mpg US14.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km33.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi53.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,850 L753 US gal627 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year4,988 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli I (AM115) SS 5.0 V8

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 88 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Maserati Mexico 4.2 V8

  • Is 1 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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