2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (435 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (544 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 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 Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
