2003 Ford 427 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Ford 427 and 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 341 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (241 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford 427. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | 427 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
