2003 Ford 427 vs. 2003 Opel Astra

To start off, both 2003 Ford 427 and 2003 Opel Astra 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 408 more horse power than 2003 Opel Astra. (174 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Astra.

Because 2003 Ford 427 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ford 427. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Astra. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Astra. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Astra 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.

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