Dodge Viper vs Ferrari F40

How does the Dodge Viper stack up against the Ferrari F40? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Dodge ViperDodge Viper
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Ferrari F40Ferrari F40
SpecDodge ViperFerrari F40
Horsepower (max)645 hp478 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.5 s4.1 s
Top speed331 km/h324 km/h
Variants11
Body styleFront-engine V10 sports carMid-engine twin-turbo V8 hypercar
GenerationViper ACR (Gen 5)F40
Production2013 – 20171987 – 1992
Length4,459 mm4,358 mm
Width1,942 mm1,970 mm
Height1,244 mm1,124 mm
Wheelbase2,510 mm2,450 mm

Dodge Viper vs Ferrari F40: common questions

Is the Dodge Viper or Ferrari F40 faster?
The Dodge Viper is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3s versus the Ferrari F40's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3.5s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Dodge Viper or the Ferrari F40?
The Dodge Viper makes more power: 645 hp (481 kW) versus 478 hp (356 kW) for the Ferrari F40.
Is the Dodge Viper or Ferrari F40 faster on top speed?
The Dodge Viper has the higher top speed at 206 mph (331 km/h), versus 201 mph (324 km/h) for the Ferrari F40.
What is the main difference between the Dodge Viper and the Ferrari F40?
The Dodge Viper is a front-engine v10 sports car, while the Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine twin-turbo v8 hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.