1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 23 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.
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 (664 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 664 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |