2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon 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 283 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 88 kg more than 1970 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
