2003 Ford 427 vs. 2001 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Monaro 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 353 more horse power than 2001 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Monaro.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 2001 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | 427 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
