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The Roma has standard front seat side-impact airbags, which act as a forgiving barrier between the passengers and the door. Combined with high-strength steel door beams this system increases protection from broadside collisions. The GT doesn't offer side-impact airbags.
Both the Roma and the GT have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control and electronic stability systems to prevent skidding.
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. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the GT.
The Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 11 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 550) than the GT’s 3.5 turbo V6.
On the EPA test cycle the Roma gets better fuel mileage than the GT (17 city/22 hwy vs. 12 city/18 hwy).
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 GT doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.
The Roma has 5.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the GT (21.1 vs. 15.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.
In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ferrari Roma higher (6 out of 10) than the Ford GT (3). This means the Roma produces up to 23.4 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the GT every 15,000 miles.
An eight-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Ferrari Roma, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the GT.
The front and rear suspension of the Roma uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the GT, which uses torsion bars in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.
For better maneuverability, the Roma’s turning circle is 4.6 feet tighter than the GT’s (35.4 feet vs. 40 feet).
The Roma is 4.2 inches shorter than the GT, making the Roma easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
The Roma has standard seating for 4 passengers; the GT can only carry 2.
The Roma has 37 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GT (80 vs. 43).
The Roma has a much larger trunk than the GT (10.3 vs. .4 cubic feet).
A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Roma to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Ford doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the GT.
When three different drivers share the Roma, the memory system makes it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle. The GT doesn’t offer a memory system.
The Roma’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The GT doesn’t offer an easy entry system.
If the windows are left open on the Roma the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the GT can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.
The Roma’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The GT’s intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.
While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Roma detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The GT doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.
The Roma’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. The GT doesn’t offer heated side mirrors.
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 GT’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.
The Roma’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The GT doesn’t offer the luxury of automatic dimming mirrors.
The Roma has standard heated front seats, which keep the driver and front passenger extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated seats aren’t available in the GT.
The Roma’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The GT doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.