2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Viper 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 108 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350. 2012 Ford F-350 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. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Viper | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | F-350 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |