1987 Ferrari GTO vs. 2003 Ford 427

To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari GTO 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 312 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari GTO. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari GTO.

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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford 427. (704 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford 427. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari GTO 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.

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