1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 783 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Consul |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
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 | 1565 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |