1999 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Viper. (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 88 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
