2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 212 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
