2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 4 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, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Viper. (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 337 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
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, both vehicles can yield 678 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Viper | 2006 Ford GT | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | GT |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 678 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |