1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 603 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (353 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |