1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Viper. (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 454 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | F50 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 84 L |
