1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 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. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
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 964 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | 17 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8001 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 1112 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1120 kg |