2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 467 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | 17 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
