2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 10 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. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 546 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus. 2010 Ford Taurus 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. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 979 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2868 mm |
