2003 Ford 427 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | 427 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |