2003 Ford 427 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 9 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 321 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Frontier.

Because 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Frontier 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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