2003 Ford 427 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (603 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Ford 427. (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford 427.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (998 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford 427. (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford 427.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 427 | S |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 603 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 998 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |