1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 412 GT 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 60 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 431 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1985 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 120 L |
