The 720S is more aerodynamic, so that's why it beats the 488. Put an ACR wing on the 720S and it'll lose. Ofc, in a straight line
Ferrari 488 GTB vs McLaren 720S
| Category | Ferrari 488 GTB | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.9 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 670 / 661 | 720 / 710 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 760 / 561 | 770 / 568 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1547 / 3411 | 1429 / 3150 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 433 / 427 | 504 / 497 |
| Average price | €248,000 | €278,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Ferrari 488 GTB | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.2 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 2.7 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.0 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 5.9 s | 5.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 110 mph | 7.6 s | 5.9 s |
| Est. 0 - 120 mph | 8.9 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 9.9 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 11.5 s | 8.9 s |
| Est. 0 - 150 mph | 13.3 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 15.5 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 170 mph | 18.6 s | 13.6 s |
| Est. 0 - 180 mph | 19.2 s | 17.5 s |
| 1/4 mile | 10.4 s @ 137.9 mph | 9.9 s @ 148.2 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 17.1 s @ 168.4 mph | 15.5 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Ferrari 488 GTB | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.1 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 2.8 s | 2.6 s |
| Est. 0 - 110 kph | 4.0 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| Est. 0 - 150 kph | 6.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 5.5 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 0 - 170 kph | 7.2 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 6.7 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 8.1 s | 7.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 220 kph | 11.1 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 11.8 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 12.9 s | 11.4 s |
| Est. 0 - 260 kph | 15.6 s | 12.2 s |
| 0 - 280 kph | 19.9 s | 14.9 s |
| 0 - 300 kph | 23.9 s | 18.2 s |
| 1000 m | 18.7 s @ 283.0 kph | 17.9 s @ 296.8 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Ferrari 488 GTB | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.0 s | 2.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 2.5 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 2.4 s | 2.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 3.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 4.5 s | 8.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 9.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 8.9 s | 17.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 1.5 s | 1.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.3 s | 1.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Ferrari 488 GTB | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 30 m (97 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 51 m (166 ft) | 50 m (165 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 121 m (396 ft) | 109 m (359 ft) |
| Est. 300 kph - 0 | 272 m (891 ft) | 237 m (779 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 8 m (25 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 50 mph - 0 | 20 m (67 ft) | 21 m (68 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 29 m (94 ft) | 28 m (93 ft) |
| Est. 70 mph - 0 | 41 m (135 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Ferrari 488 GTB | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 335 kph (208 mph) | 348 kph (216 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) | 73.6 kph (45.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.02 g (10 m/s²) | 1.09 g (11 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Ferrari 488 GTB | McLaren 720S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 67 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
720S is the fastest by considerable margin.
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