2003 Ford 427 vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 201 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 427 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |