1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2010 Dodge Viper.
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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | 400 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
