1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 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 120 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1314 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1993 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1993 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |