1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri 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. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 133 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 892 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Capri |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 1112 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1190 kg |
