1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 Dodge 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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 377 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 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 | 1565 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |