1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 336 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford LTD. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1989 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1989 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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