2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Ford Ikon
To start off, 2006 Ford Ikon is newer by 6 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 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 282 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2000 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ikon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2006 Ford Ikon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Ikon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
