1995 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Viper 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. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 778 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (362 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7998 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 362 Nm |
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 | 1062 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |