2003 Ford 427 vs. 1983 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Laurel 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 480 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Laurel.
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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 1983 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 427 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
