2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS 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 280 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS.
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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | 427 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
