1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper 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 59 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 432 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
