1995 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 17 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.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-250. (548 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-250. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7998 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3967 mm |
