The SF90 has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The MC20 doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.
Both the SF90 and the MC20 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.
The SF90 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The MC20’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.
The SF90’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the MC20’s (unlimited vs. 50,000 miles).
Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the SF90 for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Maserati doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the MC20.
The SF90’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 365 more horsepower (986 vs. 621) and 52 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 538) than the MC20’s 3.0 turbo V6.
On the EPA test cycle the SF90 running on electricity gets better mileage than the MC20 (51 city/51 hwy MPGe vs. 15 city/25 hwy).
The SF90 can travel with zero emissions for 8 miles. The MC20 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.
Regenerative brakes improve the SF90’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The MC20 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.
In heavy traffic or at stoplights the SF90’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. The MC20 doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.
All wheel drive, available in the SF90, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Maserati MC20 is not available with all wheel drive.
For better stopping power the SF90’s brake rotors are larger than those on the MC20:
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SF90 |
MC20 |
MC20 CCB |
| Front Rotors |
15.7 inches |
15 inches |
15.5 inches |
| Rear Rotors |
14.2 inches |
13.8 inches |
14.7 inches |
For better traction, the SF90 has larger tires than the MC20 (F:255/35R20 & R:315/30R20 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:305/30R20).
The SF90’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (45% to 55%) than the MC20’s (40% to 60%). This gives the SF90 more stable handling and braking.
The SF90’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The MC20 has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.
The SF90 has a standard heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The MC20 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.
To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the SF90 has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The MC20 doesn’t offer cornering lights.
The SF90’s power mirror controls are mounted on the door for easy access. The MC20’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.