Although the McLaren 720S has been pitted up against practically every other supercar on the market, you rarely see it measured against a Ferrari. The Prancing Horse can be particularly hesitant towards placing its cars in timed comparison tests, instead preferring to let the cars' driving dynamics speak for themselves. Everyone is familiar with the long-awaited comparison between the McLaren P1, Porsche 918, and Ferrari LaFerrari, which was continuously delayed due to hesitation from Ferrari and McLaren.

As with the LaFerrari, there are many people out there who want to know how fast the Ferrari 488 Pista is compared to the McLaren 720S. Although it may not be a back-to-back test, Motorsport Magazine has tested the 488 Pista and 720S around the Magny-Cours Circuit in France and recorded lap times for both cars.