1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | 427 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
