1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon weights approximately 313 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 884 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Falcon |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8001 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 1112 Nm | 228 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1370 kg |