2003 Ford 427 vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R

To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 400 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 182 more horse power than 1997 Nissan 400 R. (400 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan 400 R.

Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford 427. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 400 R. (471 Nm). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 400 R. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 400 R has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 400 R 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.

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