1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan 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 256 more horse power than 1995 BMW Dinan. (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Dinan.
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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Dinan | 427 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
