2008 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 515 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Capri |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |
