Compare the2023 Ferrari 812VS 2022 McLaren 720S

Both the 812 and the 720S have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and available rearview cameras.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 812 for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. McLaren doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the 720S.

The 812’s 6.5 DOHC V12 produces 79 more horsepower (789 vs. 710) than the 720S’ 4.0 turbo V8.

The 812 has 5.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the 720S (24.3 vs. 19 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the 812’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the 720S:

For better traction, the 812 has larger tires than the 720S (F:275/35R20 & R:315/35R20 vs. F:245/35R19 & R:305/30R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 812 has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front wheels are available on the 720S.

The 812 offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the 720S; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 812’s wheelbase is 2 inches longer than on the 720S (107.1 inches vs. 105.1 inches).

The 812’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (47% to 53%) than the 720S’ (42% to 58%). This gives the 812 more stable handling and braking.

The 812 has 1.6 inches more front legroom and 13.1 inches more front shoulder room than the 720S.

The 812’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The 720S does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The 812 has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The 720S doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 812 offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The 720S doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The 812’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The 720S’ visors are fixed into the windshield header.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the 812 has standard steering wheel controls for the radio. The 720S doesn’t offer steering wheel audio controls.

Optional smartphone integration for the 812 allows the driver and passengers access to select programs on their smartphones, including reading text messages aloud, playing internet radio stations and other connected activities without taking their eyes off the road or their hands from the wheel. The 720S doesn’t offer factory integrated smartphone program access.