2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial 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 (495 HP) has 257 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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 (678 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 495 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
