As they are direct rivals, have similar performance and virtually the same price i though it would be a good idea to compare them. If you had a chose which one would you have.
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Ferrari 458 Italia - Technical specifications
3.5L V8
562 bhp
0-60 3.4
Top speed 202 mph
Price £169,000
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McLaren MP4-12C - Technical specifications
3.8L twin turbo V8
592 bhp
0-60 3.3 (or 3.1 with PZero Corsa tyres)
Top speed 205 mph
Price £168,000
If i had the chose i would have the Ferrari 458 Italia, the McLaren MP4-12C may be better but the Ferrari 458 seems more fun.