I posted this in another thread but it bears repeating. I was really excited to watch the video. But when I Finished, it felt like I went to a really famous restaurant and the chef didn’t put enough salt in the food. Just disappointing in their review.
I guess, if you were a Mc guy...the conclusion was they both preferred the Pista..for many reasons. Watch the video.
I own a Mac 720 And have a Pista coming. I have no allegiance to any brand. The video was boring and useless.
Top Gear has not been a serious motoring show since Chris Goffey and the last century (and all the better for it!) British motoring press are still very strong, amongst the best. Except that all press, wherever they are, need to be ‘interpreted’ and taken for what they are - opinion only. Autocar gave an opinion, probably would be the same as mine but it’s a different thing from owning either car.
One of things that should be factored into which car is how often you drive it. I was thinking about this when looking at a Pista. To me the car is special so I would be pretty darn careful as to where I drive it, park it and how often. The 720 on the other hand is a tremendous car (not as special) that can be used everyday without much concern. It will depreciate regardless so you may as well use it. I would say the same for the 488. I just can't get into buying a car and letting it sit or just driving it to C&C.
Thanks for posting. Imagine it raining while two Brits drive two super cars at legal speeds. Their conclusions. Fcar better if you want to play with slip control modes on the fly. Understear and lack of turbo lag are better as well. Mac has a more comfortable ride mode. Fcar was the overall winner.
The 720S is not a Pista competitor, not in price point nor purpose. The Pista should offer more compelling driver dynamics and overall capabilities. The 720S excels as a super fast performer that is comfortable and can easily serve as a DD. The Pista is more track focussed and emphasizes performance over all else.
Agreed but certainly treated as such . There are so many comparisons against the 720s which is quite complimentary to the Mac.
The best line is... “These two cars have similarities: an engine in the middle and two seats on the front.” Wow. That’s quite informative. They could have also mentioned that both have four wheels but they missed that point Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The little (essex?) Chav geezer is annoying as hell...should be selling veggies down the market stall,innit?
Well yes, but he doesn't bear a proper cockney name. Mauro Calo? Really? Should have been Bobby Baker, or Micky McBrian, or Jimmy Jameson. PS: This is meant as a light-hearted joke. No offence intended for Cockneys, or Mr Calo himself.
Let's see....two blokes driving around England in supercars doing the speed limit in the pouring rain commenting about the interior items....yep....thrilling.
There’s a decent comparison in this month’s EVO too. 720s track pack v Pista. Quite an interesting and perhaps perceptive conclusion if someone has it? The link below might work I'm reading Ferrari 488 Pista v McLaren 720S Track Pack via the EVO Magazine app https://magazine.evo.co.uk/2019/05/11/ferrari-488-pista-v-mclaren-720s-track-pack/pugpig_index.html