2003 Ford 427 vs. 2001 BMW 730
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 730 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 392 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730.
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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 2001 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | 427 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
