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Ford Transit Bus vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Maserati Ghibli?

Ford Transit Bus vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • considerably cheaper
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,252 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Maserati Ghibli uses 8.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers significantly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 280 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers noticeably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is somewhat lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 500 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries clearly more – 1,162 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 585 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli is far ahead overall 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 £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Ford Transit Bus
Maserati Ghibli

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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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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Ford Transit Bus
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
4,971 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Maserati
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