2003 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, both 2003 BMW 530 and 2003 Ford 427 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 367 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530.
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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 530 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:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | 427 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
