1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 332 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Escort |
Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |