2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 237 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Viper | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |