2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Viper 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 199 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 635 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350. 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 (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 115 L |
