1989 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 16 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Viper. (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 Ferrari F430.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 2005 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | F430 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 108 L |
