Quick Car Finder

Dodge Viper vs. Ford Mustang Review

How the Dodge Viper stacks up against the Ford Mustang - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Dodge Viper
Price Range: $88,755 - $89,505
2010 Ford Mustang
Price Range: $20,430 - $35,995
Dodge Viper vs. Ford Mustang Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Mustang is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper pales in comparison to the Ford Mustang when it comes to fuel economy. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Ford Mustang is the winner regarding gas mileage. With respect to MSRP, the Viper costs tremendously more than the Ford Mustang. The Dodge will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Mustang. The Ford Mustang will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Viper.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Ford Mustang over the Viper.

Convenience
You'll indubitably take the Dodge Viper for a fill-up approximately as often as the Ford Mustang. You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Viper than with the Ford Mustang, as both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Ford's front cabin compared to the Viper.

Dimensions
The Viper is a little more ponderous than the Ford Mustang. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Viper than the Ford Mustang because of its more capacious tank. The Dodge Viper and the Mustang compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Viper's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the Ford Mustang.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Viper packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford Mustang down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, both the Viper and the Ford Mustang are full-blown sportscars.

Handling
The Dodge Viper has tremendously wider tires than the Ford Mustang. Keep in mind that bigger tires may look and feel better, while smaller tires could improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the Ford Mustang is definitely nimbler than the Viper, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Viper's engine is tremendously bigger than the Ford Mustang's. Remember that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Viper is tremendously more powerful than the Mustang. The Dodge packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Mustang in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Overview
The Ford Mustang and the Viper have the same basic warranty.

The price a car site displays won't be what you'll pay for an actual car with specific options.

That's why we tell our customers to get an Internet Price Quote. Our price quotes give you:

  • Real Car Pricing
  • Internet-Based Discounts
  • No Hassle Negotiation
Choose your vehicle:
Enter
Your ZIP: