2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 357 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford LTD. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Viper | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | LTD |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 712 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3080 mm |