1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 97 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus.
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 (1,112 Nm) has 1001 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Taunus |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8001 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 1112 Nm | 111 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 960 kg |