2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper 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. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 10 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 824 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2001 Ford Econovan 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. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Econovan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8357 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 979 Nm | 155 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |