2003 Ford 427 vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford 49 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 454 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49.
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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 2001 Ford 49 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 427 | 49 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
