Compare the2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa VS 2026 Maserati GranTurismo

To maximize occupant safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Ferrari 849 Testarossa have pretensioners to eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Maserati GranTurismo doesn’t offer pretensioners.

The 849 Testarossa’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The 849 Testarossa’s standard 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. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the GranTurismo.

The 849 Testarossa has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the GranTurismo’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the 849 Testarossa has standard rear cross-path warning, helping the driver avoid collisions. Maserati charges extra for Rear Cross Path on the GranTurismo.

Both the 849 Testarossa and the GranTurismo have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

The 849 Testarossa comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The GranTurismo’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The 849 Testarossa’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the GranTurismo’s (unlimited vs. 50,000 miles).

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 849 Testarossa 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 GranTurismo.

The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 553 more horsepower (1036 vs. 483) than the GranTurismo’s standard 3.0 turbo V6. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 494 more horsepower (1036 vs. 542) than the GranTurismo Trofeo’s standard 3.0 turbo V6. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 285 more horsepower (1036 vs. 751) than the GranTurismo Folgore’s standard electric motors.

The 849 Testarossa has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The 849 Testarossa offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer an SMG or a conventional manual transmission.

For better stopping power the 849 Testarossa’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GranTurismo:

	849 Testarossa	GranTurismo
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	15 inches
Rear Rotors	14.6 inches	13.8 inches

The 849 Testarossa has standard heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction and acceleration, the 849 Testarossa has larger rear tires than the GranTurismo (325/30R20 vs. 295/30R21).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 849 Testarossa is 1.3 inches wider in the front and .5 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GranTurismo.

For better maneuverability, the 849 Testarossa’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the GranTurismo’s (38.7 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 500 to 1300 pounds less than the Maserati GranTurismo.

The 849 Testarossa is 9.5 inches shorter than the GranTurismo, making the 849 Testarossa easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The 849 Testarossa’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

With its coupe body style and remote trunk release lockout, the 849 Testarossa offers cargo security. The GranTurismo’s non-lockable remote release defeats cargo security.

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Maserati GranTurismo isn’t available as a convertible.