2003 Ford 427 vs. 2009 Kia Sportage

To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 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 444 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.

Because 2009 Kia Sportage 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, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage 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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