2003 Ford 427 vs. 2003 Tata Safari

To start off, both 2003 Ford 427 and 2003 Tata Safari 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 447 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari.

Because 2003 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Safari 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 2003 Tata Safari
Make Ford Tata
Model 427 Safari
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6997 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 582 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5530 RPM
Torque 704 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual