MCLAREN 650S TAKES ON FERRARI 488 - FULL ROAD TEST 

The 488 is amazing!!

The McLaren for me . I prefer the looks noise and the fact that it isn’t an Italian red car (the obvious choice).

Said to say but, Brits prefer Mclaren, rest of the world would take Ferrari any day!

hanningfield reservoir! good camerawork! 10mins from my house dammit

Is the gt3rs joining toms cars in the sea to get a 488

Why do the seats say 675lt

How comes there's 675lt engraved on the 650s' seats

That name again it's 888mf. Back with another belter. My Luftwaffe

So, most of the time in these comparisons, ferrari is not the best car but they pick ferrari because it's a ferrari....

This channels production is amazing, thankyou for taking the time to make these

This channel will explode with quality like that. Thoroughly enjoyed that, its good to listen to people who actually own these cars and live with them day to day.

You boys are on your A game. Amazing video 🔥🔥

Awesome video...Ferrari

Prefer the McLaren especially with their supercar doors

Nicely done Mark 😀650S for me. I prefer the sound, it's better and less tiresome when you need it to be, it's more comfortable and the possibility of being off boost means a 650S can easily top 30mpg meaning it's the true modern supercar, good to the environment, quiet, comfortable and faster than anything else. The 488 is holding on to the past and does not move anything forward, it's not a game changer like the McLaren.

That was super helpful, thank you! Fast forward a number of years, and you're right -- the Ferrari F8 changed the front spoiler and added way more down force -- similar to the Pista. I love the doors and speed of the McLaren, I love the looks and the slightly better comforts (I'm tall) in the 488. Either one seems fantastic. So.....I just bought the 488 and am awaiting delivery! Thanks guys!

great video....very informative and engaging....Ferrari looks prettier but at this moment in time you can pick up a 650 S convertible with 7/8k miles on it for 105k....the Ferrari is much more expensive ....closer to 175k so it makes it a no brainer... the MC Claren wins all day...

Mclaren performs way better and im literally not lying. It pulls 10 cars away after overtaking the 488 in 1/2 mile. Sometimes its not everything about the looks and name.

488 everyday and twice on a Sunday

The Ferrari please.

Does anybody like the McLaren or is it only me who would pick it??

Ferrari, no doubt!

488 for me but then I am biased as I own one

Owned them both. Both great cars but as an overall package the 488 is the winner imo .

675lt seats?

650s for sure. 488 is great, but...

McLaren cuz the Ferrari is too common, you seen them everywhere. also the way the mclaren doors open are so cool so mclaren for me.

Honestly best vid i have seen this whole week!well done keep it up love it!!:)

Great vid guys. With McLarens, are they all hardtop convertible? And when the roof is down can you still see the engine through the glass screen? That's one thing I don't like about the 458/488 spiders, you can't see the engine, not even when the roof is up.

Ferrari hands down 😍

Love the Ferrari however 650s is a great car - head over heart

488 is just that little bit better for me. And the McLaren will likely depreciate much more.

It'd be the McLaren for me, looks a lot better too. When the McLaren was revving a bit, I got thinking about which one of your cars has the best sound? Maybe a video idea?

For me, and 12C better, then 488.....

Great video just dial it down a bit with that apocalyptic music

Ferrari - McLaren change their cars too often - the 650S feels like quite an old car now (because of the above)

Ferrari all the way, sorry to say that. Good video

Can’t rule out the $$ now. Have driven both, the 488 made me cry… DRS at 200kph… and you do hear the turbos right behind your head. Great job guys.

Amazing clips and i appreciated your honesty comparing the two cars. Also i agree with you, the front of the 488 is light and "meh", i prefer the 650s on that, but the 488 back is perfect (btw the rosso corsa is so so boring)

488 but the 650 is right up there!

well I sat in a Mac last friday which is way I am watching this, it was impressive but so souless, like its computer designed, the last prancer I was in was a californian, which was and is an event.. hard to say why, all logic just goes....it just takes over one

Hard not pick Ferrari over any car , but for a track car I would reluctantly have to take the McLaren .one thing you must keek in mind that at this stage there are people that are not “ Car guys “ that unfortunately have a lot of say on how this cars are sold to costumers , one result is reason they are using turbocharged engine , they have to , McLaren on the other hand wants to use a turbo engine , anyone can build a 600 hp turbo engine , but take the turbos away and who do you have ? , not many left in the ring. It’s a shame the Ferrari will not produce aspirated V12s anymore .

Ferrari 488 GTB

If one considers the price delta between the two cars at current market values, its tough to choose the 488 over the 650s in terms of performance and this is coming from a Ferrari owner

the MP4 - 458 and 650s - 488 are strange, the ferrari lost some soul while the mclaren starting finding one

Ferrari always

Great vid, quality is very impressive. One thing I observed though, why do the 650s seats have 675lt on the headrest?

Great video, loved the opening cinematography, sets the precedence for a great video.

This is a close call, although most pick the Ferrari, when you consider the Ferrari's price so far above the McLaren, it's gotta be the McLaren. I could buy a used McLaren and a used Porsche 911 Turbo for the price of one Ferrari 488.

Well done review. Excellent photography and editing. Thoughtfuls analysis. As good or better than many other professional auto reviewers . Please keep up the good work. Very enjoyable to watch.

Why play music over the exhaust when your your specifically showcasing the exhaust note.

So why, inthe intro, does it say "675LT" o0n the headrest???

I’ve owned both and I completely agree with the guys… as I still own a 488 Spider

650. More special car. Doors alone set it apart. And the carbon tub. Lighter has to be better. The horse does look better.

I don't understand the passion/heart/flair thing everybody keeps saying about Ferraris. What exactly is it about a Ferrari that gives it more flair than a McLaren? Because I suspect that if the badges were swapped, everybody would be saying the same thing about the McLaren

Everything you said is true. I made my comment with a hint of sarcasm. 👍

good video but first 4 minutes not adding anything with the silly music and clips. just do the review

Tell whom the presenters nominated as the winner, otherwise I don’t understand English

Great Video! Ferrari is much better.

very dramatic music.......great! I've seen Elliot on vids before, a worthy guest of your channel. My sincere apologies Mark, but it's Ferrari for me. Although, granted having not driven either, it's purely based on childhood conditioning! Mclaren deserve credit for what they have produced in their short history. Super vid, Sir.

If you are a real supercar driver you buy a Mclaren. If you want to show the world how thick is your bank account (overdraft or not) you get a Ferrari or a Lamborghini. That is what defines character.

Oh, that Ferrari sounds fantastic.

488

Great video... please turn DOWN the music so we can hear the cars!

IMHO 488 Is the most beautiful car in the world

Ferrari is one of the best cars in the world. Only 👍for Ferrari

Nice video I always appreciate your videos but if you ask me that question I would say heart between the two Ferrari , this is my opinion is engineered that is why it’s a drivers car

Way too biased. Was hoping to see unbiased observations.

lol! sorry just saw this. great content BTW

Ferrari!

i dont know i dont like mclaren its not roomy as ferrari

Love the intro! Both great cars!

Mclaren makes the best cars in the world

no comparison honestly! McLaren with no soul and no true sport enthusiast will pick a mclaren over a Ferrari! Ferrari looks and sounds much better and as a driver you feel way more connected to Ferrari cars! McLaren is doing a nice job but not quite at Ferrari or even Lamborghini level!

Sorry, but its heart for me too :)

Amazing video as always! Its really difficult to choose between these two cause I like both of them. I think I'll take the 650S.

650 definitely looks better.

Why not use the 720s instead ferraris can't compete with newest cars like the 720s or the fordGT and the upcoming Porsche GT2RS in all things driving

Quality is amazing. Feel that many thoughts have gone into this! Thank you

The quality of this video is astonishing. Keep them coming mate!

Good quality video

I currently own a 650S Spyder...Lamborghini Huracan coupe prior to the Mclaren and a Ferrari 458 coupe prior to the Huracan. The 650S is the better track car on both Road Atlanta and the Daytona Rolex course. The Mclaren is so precise, predictable, AND forgiving. You can just drive the hell out of it, throw it into the apex, and out you fly under full power!

Watched this last night after the pub, had to watch it again today, brilliant video, more of he same please Mark!

I can't speak for the 650S but I traded in my McLaren 12C for a 488 and while I can't explain the science; I can say that I'm very very very very happy with that upgrade (oh yes, I used the u word) and maybe the 12C is a very different car from the 650S (I'm sure it is) but I love the Ferrari 488. Again, not having driven the 650S, so take it with a huge grain of salt. I will give some talking points in terms of reliability. The 12C, on my first day with the car, in the rain, had the wiper motor fail (they issued a recall only good in some states) and it had constant squeaks from the frunk. The carbon fiber in the car had all discolored from just a few sunny days beating down on it, and the trim is not covered by the McLaren warranty. Speaking of warranty, the McLaren warranty explicitly forbids driving the car on a track (it voids the warranty). It's a race car. It needs to be on the track. It deserves to be on the track. But me, a poor boy from a poor family, couldn't wrap my head around tracking it. The frunk also had some frunk seal issues which allowed moisture to get in. The fit and finish just wasn't as good, IMHO, as the Ferrari. Also, the Iris system in the McLaren (the center console stereo/nav/thing) constantly flickered, doesn't support Apple CarPlay, and... is a running joke amongst McLaren owners because if you try to do a call and have something in the nav or on bluetooth, you're basically going to have to pick because the system requires constant resetting. And yes, the 488 does come with Apple CarPlay and while it's a tiny point... It's nice to have that convenience you get from a Honda Civic. ;-)

Both lovely cars, but one will break down more often than Britney Spears. Lovely vid!

The Ferrari represents chick magnetic power...so if technical performance is spproximately similar...FERRARI wins anytime

I have a 991.2 gt3 and thinking about a change to a 991.2 gt3 or a 488, any advice

man you are sooo good...!!!

Great video! Hopefully a drag race soon?

Probably Ferrari as well for me. It would be a good weekend car whereas the Mclaren could be a day to day car to drive during the week

You deserve more subscribers!

The 488 has a lot of “head” too, not only hearth. Ferrari got both covered. Anyway heart is more important, for example a volvo lover need a volvo, of course, an audi is better but doesnt strike the right chords in him. And while mclaren has some fans ferrari has something no other brand has: Very wide appeal, extremely few people dislike ferraris, you just cant go wrong when choosing one.

Hi there, you have the best or one of the best youtube channel for sports car :) This video was so amazing and the background of them driving by the water and landscape was just Amazing. Thank you for all the amazing videos, have fun and be safe. Merry Christmas brother. And thanks to all the car owners for letting see your Sports car in action : )

I prefer the look of the 650 in that colour.

What are these guys smoking? the 488 sounds much better than the 650s inside and outside the car!

Great video, but you need better music

It falls apart in a week but still ferrari is ma choice

no contest, definitely when the cars are so close I would go for the Ferrari for its emotional connection. I also happen to think its a much better looking car if not as beautiful as the 458 was

Well done!

McLaren of course