1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 88 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 (705 Nm) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Capri |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
