2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 741 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Consul |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
