2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper and 2006 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 333 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1333 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 2006 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2006 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 144 L |
