2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang 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 243 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 131 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 5753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 198 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 | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
