2003 Ford 427 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2003 Ford 427 and 2003 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 89 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford 427. (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford 427.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 427 | S |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
