1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus 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 270 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 449 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Viper | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Taunus |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |