1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 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 57 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 784 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3670 mm |
