1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 295 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang. 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Viper | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 664 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |