Both the Roma and the MC20 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and front and rear parking sensors.
Compare the2023 Ferrari RomaVS 2023 Maserati MC20
Safety
Warranty
The Roma 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 Roma’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the MC20’s (unlimited vs. 50,000 miles).
Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the Roma 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.
Engine
The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 23 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 538) than the MC20’s 3.0 turbo V6.
Fuel Economy and Range
In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Roma’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. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The MC20 doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.
The Roma has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the MC20 (21.1 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.
Environmental Friendliness
In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ferrari Roma higher (6 out of 10) than the Maserati MC20 (5). This means the Roma produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the MC20 every 15,000 miles.
Brakes and Stopping
For better stopping power the Roma’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the MC20:
|
Roma |
MC20 |
Front Rotors |
15.4 inches |
15 inches |
Rear Rotors |
14.2 inches |
13.8 inches |
Suspension and Handling
For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Roma is 1.2 inches wider in the rear than on the MC20.
For better maneuverability, the Roma’s turning circle is 3.3 feet tighter than the MC20’s (35.4 feet vs. 38.7 feet).
Passenger Space
The Roma has standard seating for 4 passengers; the MC20 can only carry 2.
The Roma has 32 cubic feet more passenger volume than the MC20 (80 vs. 48).
Cargo Capacity
The Roma has a much larger trunk than the MC20 Coupe (10.3 vs. 5.3 cubic feet).
Ergonomics
The Roma’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.
Keyless Entry and Ignition standard on the Roma allows you to unlock the driver’s door, trunk and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Maserati MC20’s Extended Keyless Go doesn’t unlock the trunk.
When the Roma is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The MC20’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.