2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper and 2006 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 374 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1333 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 2006 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8274 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |