2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 661 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8284 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
