2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane 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 347 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 96 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8284 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
