1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 520 kg more than 1955 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Viper | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Consul |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |