1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 302 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1542 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
