1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus 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 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. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 924 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.

Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 638 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus. 2011 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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