2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 1255 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 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 2008 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2008 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:
2008 Dodge Viper | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8285 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 499 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |