2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 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 175 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 307 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) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
