1990 Ford Granada vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada 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 432 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada.
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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | 427 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
