2003 Ford 427 vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Potentia 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 444 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia.
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 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Potentia 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 | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | 427 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
