2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper 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 268 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 844 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
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) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
