2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1003 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition. 2010 Ford Expedition 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. 2010 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
