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As others may have read on the forums, I previously had Ferrari FF and a Ferrari 612 before my Ghibli S. Had to move on from the Ferrari FF due to wife disapproval with the attention it got.
Some thoughts on the Ghibli vs the Ferraris:
Engine Noise
Not bad at all in sports mode. The Maserati engineers must spend a lot of time testing the cars in tunnels. It sounds every bit as good as the FF in a tunnel. It seems to resonate and sound much louder. During normal driving it's much quieter than the FF. Of course the start up is different in sound. The top of the rev range sounds fantastic.
Gear shifts
I thought the FF was quick and smooth, but the Ghibli is even smoother. It handles downshifts very well. The FF can jerk a bit at low speeds and there's a bit more pedal travel before the engine bites. Ghibli downshifts always sound good, but with the FF you have to shift down at higher rpms to get the same sound. I drive using manual paddles. Had no issues changing from P to R to D. Did it first time, don't know what the issue is!
Space
So much of it compared to the FF. Don't know what to do with it all! So many places to store things.
Steering
Light like Ferraris. Turning circle is slightly different, but they feel quite similar to me.
Technology
The satnav unit in the Ghibli beats the Ferrari hands down. Not sure about how the Apple controller in the 2014 FF's compare though. The switches are sensible and solid. Displays are nice and crisp. Liking the keyless system so far.
Ride
As expected, it's much less firmer than a Ferrari and I'm sitting much higher on the road. Now I can see at the same level as a Ford Fiesta as opposed to looking up at one from the Ferraris. Feeling the potholes and bumps a lot less in the Maserati. The car is a bit narrower, so much easier to drive and throw around. It feels closer to the Ferrari 612 in terms of throwing it around. The FF is harder to drive around town and throw around as it's a bigger car and 1st gear has so much power. Brakes are nice and strong, I need to get used to finding the right level at which they bite.
I've only had a short ride around town. Seems to turn a few heads, although big groups gawking and pointing. Other drivers don't stare like they did the with previous cars. Wife approves so far!
Some thoughts on the Ghibli vs the Ferraris:
Engine Noise
Not bad at all in sports mode. The Maserati engineers must spend a lot of time testing the cars in tunnels. It sounds every bit as good as the FF in a tunnel. It seems to resonate and sound much louder. During normal driving it's much quieter than the FF. Of course the start up is different in sound. The top of the rev range sounds fantastic.
Gear shifts
I thought the FF was quick and smooth, but the Ghibli is even smoother. It handles downshifts very well. The FF can jerk a bit at low speeds and there's a bit more pedal travel before the engine bites. Ghibli downshifts always sound good, but with the FF you have to shift down at higher rpms to get the same sound. I drive using manual paddles. Had no issues changing from P to R to D. Did it first time, don't know what the issue is!
Space
So much of it compared to the FF. Don't know what to do with it all! So many places to store things.
Steering
Light like Ferraris. Turning circle is slightly different, but they feel quite similar to me.
Technology
The satnav unit in the Ghibli beats the Ferrari hands down. Not sure about how the Apple controller in the 2014 FF's compare though. The switches are sensible and solid. Displays are nice and crisp. Liking the keyless system so far.
Ride
As expected, it's much less firmer than a Ferrari and I'm sitting much higher on the road. Now I can see at the same level as a Ford Fiesta as opposed to looking up at one from the Ferraris. Feeling the potholes and bumps a lot less in the Maserati. The car is a bit narrower, so much easier to drive and throw around. It feels closer to the Ferrari 612 in terms of throwing it around. The FF is harder to drive around town and throw around as it's a bigger car and 1st gear has so much power. Brakes are nice and strong, I need to get used to finding the right level at which they bite.
I've only had a short ride around town. Seems to turn a few heads, although big groups gawking and pointing. Other drivers don't stare like they did the with previous cars. Wife approves so far!