2003 Ford 427 vs. 1990 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon 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 462 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon.

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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Falcon 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 Ford 427 1990 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model 427 Falcon
Year Released 2003 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6997 cc 3157 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 582 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 704 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual


 

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