1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 570 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 651 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
