2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon 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 75 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 109 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |