1992 BMW 730 vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 730 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 401 more horse power than 1992 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 730.
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 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 730 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:
1992 BMW 730 | 2003 Ford 427 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | 427 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 582 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 704 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |