Compare the2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa VS 2026 Maserati MCPura

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 MCPura doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The 849 Testarossa has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The MCPura doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The 849 Testarossa’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 MCPura doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The 849 Testarossa’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The MCPura doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the 849 Testarossa and the MCPura have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning 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 MCPura’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The 849 Testarossa’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the MCPura’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 MCPura.

The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 415 more horsepower (1036 vs. 621) than the MCPura’s standard 3.0 turbo V6. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 405 more horsepower (1036 vs. 631) than the MCPura GT2 Stradale’s standard 3.0 turbo V6.

The 849 Testarossa can travel with zero emissions for 15 miles. The MCPura can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the 849 Testarossa’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The MCPura doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the 849 Testarossa’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 MCPura doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The 849 Testarossa has 2.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the MCPura (18 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

All-wheel drive, available in the 849 Testarossa, 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 MCPura is not available with all-wheel drive.

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

	849 Testarossa	MCPura	MCPura CCB
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	15 inches	15.5 inches
Rear Rotors	14.6 inches	13.8 inches	14.7 inches

For better traction, the 849 Testarossa has larger tires than the MCPura (F:265/35R20 & R:325/30R20 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:305/30R20).

The 849 Testarossa’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 MCPura has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.

The 849 Testarossa’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The MCPura’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

The 849 Testarossa’s standard Keyless Open and Start allows you to unlock the doors from either outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the car, all without removing the key from pocket or purse. Extended Keyless Go standard on the MCPura doesn’t offer a sensor on the trunk.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the 849 Testarossa has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The MCPura doesn’t offer cornering lights. The 849 Testarossa also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the 849 Testarossa keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The MCPura doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the 849 Testarossa’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The MCPura doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.