2003 Ford 427 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 5 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 474 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2008 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 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 427 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |