2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 393 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
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 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7999 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 664 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |