2003 Ford 427 vs. 2004 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford 427 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 362 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon.

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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon 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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