2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 93 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
