2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 2001 Dodge Viper and 2001 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 215 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 149 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 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 (664 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Dodge Viper 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Dodge Ford
Model Viper Crown Victoria
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7990 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 235 HP
Torque 664 Nm 367 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1930 kg 1781 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 72 L