2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 642 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Escort |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |