2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
