2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (149 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1321 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Because 2006 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
