1999 Chrysler Viper vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 13 kg more than 1999 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1999 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chrysler Viper | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
