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The 12Cilindri’s lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The MC20 doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.
Both the 12Cilindri and the MC20 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and daytime running lights.
The 12Cilindri 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 12Cilindri’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the MC20’s (unlimited vs. 50,000 miles).
Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 12Cilindri for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Maserati doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the MC20.
The 12Cilindri’s 6.5 DOHC V12 produces 198 more horsepower (819 vs. 621) than the MC20’s 3.0 turbo V6.
In heavy traffic or at stoplights the 12Cilindri’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 12Cilindri has 8.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the MC20 (24.3 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.
For better stopping power the 12Cilindri’s brake rotors are larger than those on the MC20:
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12Cilindri |
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 12Cilindri has larger tires than the MC20 (F:275/35R21 & R:315/35R21 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:305/30R20).
For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 12Cilindri has standard 21-inch wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the MC20.
The 12Cilindri’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (48.4% to 51.6%) than the MC20’s (41% to 59%). This gives the 12Cilindri more stable handling and braking.
The 12Cilindri Coupe has a much larger trunk than the MC20 Coupe (9.5 vs. 5.3 cubic feet).
The 12Cilindri Spider has a much larger trunk with its top down than the MC20 Cielo (7.1 vs. 5.3 cubic feet).
The 12Cilindri’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 12Cilindri’s optional sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The MC20’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.
Optional air-conditioned seats in the 12Cilindri keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The MC20 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.
The 12Cilindri has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the MC20.