2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 402 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 598 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Ranchero |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2300 mm |