2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper 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 210 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-450. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-450.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-450. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-450.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | F-450 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8274 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |