1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 119 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 106 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2838 mm |
