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Ford Transit Bus vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Ford Transit Bus vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 345,500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Roadster uses 8.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 730 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 365 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 942 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Bus is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £50,500
Transit Bus

Ford Transit Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Ford Transit Bus
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Ford Transit Bus
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Ferrari
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