1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP) has 397 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 777 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.5 mm | 58.2 mm |
| 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 | 1555 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
