2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (1,154 Nm) has 1030 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Consul |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 1154 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |