2003 Ford 427 vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 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 393 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 427 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |