2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 394 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 63 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 | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
