2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 175 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 (979 Nm) has 698 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8357 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 979 Nm | 281 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |