2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Viper and 2005 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 197 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2005 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
