2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 1 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 307 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier.
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) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 2003 Ford 427 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | 427 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 582 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 704 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |