2003 Ford 427 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 489 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 427 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
