2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird 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 863 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 1154 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2880 mm |
