2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Viper | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | LTD |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |