2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 582 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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 (678 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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