1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | 400 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7998 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 422 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |