2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 377 kg more than 1951 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Viper | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |