2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 555 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Viper | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Capri |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |