1992 Dodge Viper vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Viper weights approximately 532 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Dodge Viper | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Sierra |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |