1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Ford 427 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | 427 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 582 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 704 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |