Ford GT vs Dodge Viper: DRAG RACE

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Thanks to ‪@PetersenMuseum‬ for organising this race!
It’s time for another all-American showdown!
We’ve got our hands on a 2006 Ford GT, and it’s facing off against a 1992 original Dodge Viper! The question is, which of these all-American legends will cross the finish line first?
Well for starters, let’s check out the stats. Mat’s lining up in the Ford GT, and it’s powered by a 5.4-litre supercharged V8. This can deliver 560hp & 680Nm of torque, and power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It’s the heaviest car here, mind, tipping the scales at 1,580kg.
Next up we have the Dodge Viper. It’s a pre-production model of the first generation Viper, but it’s still packing an 8-litre naturally-aspirated V10 that can put down 400hp and 630Nm! This power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 6-speed manual, and it’s also a fair bit lighter than the GT, weighing in at 1,490kg.
So the Ford is up on power, but the Viper has the weight advantage! But will the GT’s extra power prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[@carwow]

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[@Aatish2k8]

That GT still looks great in todays standards.

[@Juanknes]

Both of them are gorgeous to look at.

[@idkwuisp7626]

Especially by today's standards.

[@q3z-player607]

Agreed

[@stagger87]

Always thought the '06 GT was absolutely timeless, Sure it's based on a 60s design, but the tweaks help give it its own identity.

[@badass6300]

88-03 is when cars looked the best, outside of their tail and headlights, those have improved.

[@kev-bot7023]

I’m surprised how well the Viper did vs a newer car with much more power. A classic

[@Rob_Dekker]

I was surprised as well. That good ol’ Viper could keep up pretty good

[@fordgtguy]

The roll was done in way too high of a gear for the Ford GT. It has extremely long gears and goes 67 mph in 1st gear. 136 mph in 3rd gear vs the Vipers 114 mph.

[@guiguiz_299]

​@@fordgtguythe dodge 1st gear redline is 59 mph... 🧐

[@fordgtguy]

​@@guiguiz_299 What is the 3rd gear redline? Ford GT goes 67 mph in 1st, 98 mph in 2nd, and 136 mph in 3rd.

[@guiguiz_299]

@@fordgtguy I don't know, but I know that the dodge has extremely long gears too

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

She made this episode so much fun. You definitely need to have Luna back for more races. Her energy is infectious in the best kind of way.

[@brandonUwanawich954]

She doesn’t know how to drive she has her top down worst racer out

[@MrElpajita]

I know what you did there…Bastard🥶

[@jodeooo25]

luna Instagram ? please

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

@@jodeooo25 Luna__Bond

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

@@jodeooo25 she races motocross too

[@ic4673]

That viper and Luna together both looking stunning ❤

[@relevantbrother8964]

Luna is naturally entertaining in that chilled laid-back way.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Luna is like Sam 2.5.

[@EricParkerLuis]

she reminds me from vin diesels gurl in fast and the furious

[@EricParkerLuis]

letty

[@_mvx_mvllvr_2733]

I feel like she's high all the time 😂

[@joe125ful]

Very agreed!

[@HashemSmashem]

Luna is a natural. Very laid back and entertaining commentary. She has to come back!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. She is already better than Yianni.

[@KiddoWonderWorld-19]

But don’t know how to launch Yani and Sam are way better

[@cablelag]

lol! @@purwantiallan5089

[@frazor100]

@@KiddoWonderWorld-19 Yeah, lets put Yianni in a manual -92 car and see how good he launches....

[@KiddoWonderWorld-19]

@@frazor100 😂😂 you bet

[@HarrySmart]

She’s got to be a permanent racer in Carwow!!!! She’s brilliant n calm

[@raidriar1019]

Would love to see 2006 v 2006, just because so much changed in those 10+ years difference

[@khaosking2937]

The 06 SRT10 would torch it

[@longshot197036]

In what dynamic exactly? The 06 Ford GT is faster in the 1/4 and top speed than the 06 Viper... Just asking, not being defensive...@@khaosking2937

[@kkcom01]

@@khaosking2937Absolutely

[@samw2431]

@@khaosking2937no the gt is a half second faster in the quarter but definitely on breaking and roll would be very close

[@khaosking2937]

@@samw2431 fairly certain the viper did better than 11.7 seconds in the quarter mile. Maybe that was on drag tires tho. Considering the GT did 11.2 at 131mph which is as quick as an Enzo(well not quite 11sec at 136mph)

[@morkovija]

that lady is the most entertaining from the petersen museum bunch. good stuff!

[@gohanspeed]

Matt officially a baller now. He was going 30k large without batting an eye lid and racing for pink slips today 😂

[@autospecial1]

I'd like to see the same races but with a 2nd gen Viper GTS

[@benjaminmitchell264]

The ford gt (in my opinion) is an absolute masterpiece of a vehicle

[@purwantiallan5089]

True. Same goes to 2005 Ford GT and 1995 R33GTR.

[@RossMKF1]

​@purwantiallan5089 this is the 2005 gt

[@lorddoobsworth144]

A modern take on classic shape and lines really does it for me

[@benjaminmatute9085]

It's no longer a opinion if it's true!

[@BRAINFxck10]

@@purwantiallan5089R33 lmao nah😂 Bro R34 is the masterpiece GTR not R33

[@ViewlessSquid]

Luna had an incredible launch. Kudos to her.

[@bwthomas84]

2-3 shift was awful

[@ViewlessSquid]

@@bwthomas84 I’m positive you’d do much better.

[@bwthomas84]

@@ViewlessSquid I would, thanks for the support

[@ViewlessSquid]

@@bwthomas84 👍

[@DoNotEatPoo]

Yes, 2-3 shift is a nightmare in those cars especially if the mounts are sloppy and the syncrhos are not happy.@@bwthomas84

[@fabs5867]

That feeling of perfectly shifting a manual is unparalleled

[@entrepreneur_journey7]

Having the roof up on the Viper would have actually made a difference due to the turbulence created by the cabin 🚀

[@lowbodyfat6707]

That viper didn’t come with a roof

[@Grey390]

@@lowbodyfat6707 It did come with a roof... its in the trunk. Its a canvas soft top with a folding metal frame. The canvas and vinyl zipper side windows are also in the trunk. Along with the pop out rear window Source: I own a 1992 viper.

[@mikldude9376]

I dont think it would make 200 horsepower difference over the quarter mile .

[@smgdfcmfah]

@@Grey390 That's called a bikini top! 🤣

[@MrRandomguyTom]

"Safety last is the right method" 😆 She was great 👍

[@lukekaras2600]

I’d watch these cars any of the week over all the automatic super cars. This is just so much more fun. And requires skill and engagement. Absolutely love this. Thank you carwow

[@michaelp9759]

“ I had an illusion for a little bit……until we got to the first cone, that’s where all my dreams were broken.” This girl is special, I hope Matt feels the same with future videos.

[@colinschmitz8297]

Amazing video. It was much closer than I thought. I appreciate how polite and good natured the dialogue was.

[@mrvujadinovic9403]

A pretty girl driving a stick shift viper!? I'm in love

[@abdullahm5957]

What this woman is doing is a brave thing, especially since she knows that this Dodge Viper does not have any safety features.

[@clayskousen9694]

The GT does have ABS but it also doesn’t have stability or traction control. Not a huge difference there

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@clayskousen9694i thought 2002 Viper GTS also has ABS.

[@DarkExternalHeart]

She shouldn't worry that much considering it's a widowmaker and that's kinda unlikely for her.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Она ужасный водитель.

[@augustusmaximus891]

🐱

[@stephent3750]

Love your videos… Simple & informative with a touch of humor.

[@coltonsams9498]

Both of these cars are just awesome. To have either would make someone feel like king of the road. Probably my favorite video you guys have done! Love these stock vs stock races with special cars!

[@KuKMatoNeu59473]

Mat getting real comfortable in that sunshine weather across the seas

[@purwantiallan5089]

Absolutely man. 👍

[@stellaa1328]

You gotta get a 2006 Viper against that GT

[@purwantiallan5089]

Honoka Kousaka also got the 2006 Viper before.

[@demonstructie]

Yeah when that GT rolled out of the factory, that Viper was almost as old as that GT is today 😂

[@stellaa1328]

@@demonstructie I know in 2006 the Viper was still down in power, made 510 horsepower but thats a lot closer to the 2006 Ford GTs horsepower rating at 550 horsepower than that of the 1st gen Vipers 400 horsepower lol

[@josephcampus6223]

I agree

[@Rdizil-ox1ye]

What about a 99 gt

[@DPCcars]

Watching the Dodge Viper hold its own against newer, more powerful cars is like a trip down memory lane - it's not just a car, it's a piece of automotive history with a roar that tells its own story! 🚗💨 And Luna's commentary? Absolutely spot-on. She brings a whole new level of excitement and insight to the race. It's like she's not just watching the race, but feeling every turn and rev with us. Who else thinks Luna should be a regular on these shows? Also, what are your thoughts on classic vs. modern supercars in terms of raw driving experience?

[@l042987]

I own a Gen 1 viper and can tell you modern cars don't feel as raw as the viper.. The torque comes on fast and it can hold its own against almost anything still on the road.. Simple mods to that old push rod engine can have it screaming and at a much lower price than anything modern.. Buy a Gen 1 viper for under 40k dump 20k In it and it's still faster than the hellcat of today.

[@jacobrev6567]

The Dodge Viper is sound amazing actually

[@cjohnson9211]

The GT sounds better tho

[@cameronlotter1392]

*sounds

[@AdrianPortelli0fficial]

Supra best stuutututuut

[@ben079329]

I think it sounds like a worse version of the r8 or Huracan as it doesn't rev high

[@DoNotCopyMyName435]

​@@AdrianPortelli0fficialSupra kid😂

[@dillonfarmer7084]

Always love watching your guys videos

[@KingDeadMan]

Been waiting for this!

[@krallopian]

Makes me so proud of my RT/10 to see these vids, when I saw the Viper in the background of the first F-40 vid the other day I got so excited! WATSON YOU LEGEND! Luna you rocked the RT, hope we see more of you on this channel!

[@taaappp]

She did amazing! Please redo the Ford GT vs. Ford GT videos with her racing you.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or Huracan LMGT3 vs 900bhp Ford GT.

[@ericsilvester2403]

I’m all about the Viper and I knew this would be no contest. Sure the Viper is lighter. It’s also producing less power the engine is up front. The GT may be heavier but it’s got the advantage of mid engine placement which puts weight on the drive wheels resulting in better traction/acceleration. Then there’s the more power output. Put that GT up against a 2006 Viper and there may be a significant difference

[@Come-What-May]

I've got a Gen2 Viper and let me say (with a good bit of exuberance)...I'm incredibly impressed with how good the Gen1 Viper performed. She knows what she's doing. Never a dull moment in a Viper. They're a blast to drive.

[@naosmo]

how honestly could you know anything about how to drive honestly, until you have mastered the Morris Minor 1000?

[@alejandro5418]

Something about seeing these 2 racing side by side puts a smile on my face

[@michau_12]

Viper looks stunning driving on the roads ❤

[@purwantiallan5089]

Same goes to all RUF Cars including RUF CTR2 PIKES PEAK VERSION.

[@cali2468]

I saw one today on the highway here in northern California except it was a Gen II RT/10 450HP. Such a beautiful car!!

[@user-mh7tv1be6j]

Hey I’d love to watch these races live already subscribed

[@purwantiallan5089]

These races are bangers for sure.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic race Mat!😸

[@ajfreshkid]

The viper was truly a great supercar and i feel like it didn't get as much recognition as it deserves! Just got re-obsessed with the ACR

[@babber2536]

Luna was so sweet ❤ bring her back and make sure you let her drive whatever she wants

[@Bamabrute85]

Why do they always start in the wrong gear for the roll races? Should have been a 30 roll in 1st gear for both cars. Or maybe a 60 roll in 2nd.

[@standupmoto]

Fun old school super car drag races with a fun co driver, doesn’t get much better than that. 👍

[@billshoe22191]

Two legendary cars. Absolutely fantastic to watch.

[@gytispranskunas4984]

I love both GT and the Viper. I don't even know how it is even possible to not like one or another

[@Taylor___]

She was so great and made the video so much more entertaining. Gotta get her back on!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Add her also in next Carwow videos.

[@jasondelaney6274]

Awsom test. GT 40 is my favourite car. Watched them in the 60 s/ 70s. Had toys of them Good show

[@druscanam]

Things I found impressive. 1. A stock 1991 car (33 years old) did a 12.5sec 1/4 mile, and that's today, not back when it was new. 2. The Viper weighs under 1500kg(about 50kg less then a 2024 Golf R!) Despite having an 8.0L V10! Just shows how fat cars today have become with modern safety and comfort features

[@LostCause36]

And also how “fat” manufacturers wallets have gotten too.

[@druscanam]

@LostCause36 Well yeah, the fact that most cars by the same manufacturer group are all built on the same platform helps them keep manufacturers costs low whilst maximising profit too. I mean how many cars are built on a Golf or modified golf platform including all varients. There has to be over a hundred, I would imagine.

[@bradpriebe9218]

You need to have her on more often. She is an absolute savage and I think I'm in love 😂

[@redlinek6514]

I'm so glad that u give old school cars the credit they need 💯💯

[@purwantiallan5089]

Lancer Evo IV 1996 also.

[@PG-20]

Old school cars are hyped and worshipped what do you mean. It’s the new stuff everyone complains about

[@memeclips13]

the one i was been waiting for

[@AKG58Z]

Amazing you did the comparison between their specs 1:12 .

[@plamenpenev5987]

We want her in drag races more often, thanks! 👌 And that Viper driven by a woman like this, definitely deserve place in the channel ❤️

[@dawidbalcerzak4570]

10 years between them, what by USA standards is like 2 light years, than 0.3 seconds difference at the finish line lol means only one thing ... how bad Mat is in driving and how good Miss Luna is😍

[@TheEuroCarShow]

Awesome video with 2 of my all time favourite cars! Oh and Happy Birthday to Luna! haha

[@normsallitt2753]

I've honestly been shocked because that 91 Viper never fails to impress in all of these videos.

[@AutomotiveTherapy]

Genius race!

[@UncleSam1732]

I don’t know why, but I never realized how beautiful that ‘06 GT is until now.

[@michaelbrianlowe1]

Dont worry Luna, Mat always takes the faster car.

[@Grey390]

So cool to see an original 92 viper still going hard. I have a 92 sitting in the garage, production #40. That car ages me a few years every time I drive it.

[@gusttavocardoso108]

This was fun!

[@xthemashx]

Would be nice to see that Ford GT go against a Viper from the same year (Gen3)

[@purwantiallan5089]

Add also the 468bhp 1999 Lancer Evo VI RALLY CAR on this list.

[@cedeking3855]

i would have loved to see even a GTS 1996 vs GT 2006, have would be more fair and precisely 10 years difference, tbh the 1996 GTS have a better performance...

[@zachwright7142]

@@cedeking3855 the roof would also help just that and 50 hp top speed went from 165 to almost 200mph

[@Soldadummy]

Matt is hilarious when he races women. He is so complimentary. Against guys he's brutal.

[@timpellett9701]

That was fun!✌️

[@workingclassperson2124]

I like this channel cause they KEEP IT ON THE TRACK

[@juddthemasterbudd7730]

We need to see more of Luna please Matt.

[@GTfromAG]

Luna whipped the hell out of that Viper. Great launch 💯💯

[@user-lb6pd4cc9k]

Wow they both were flying good fun you two

[@michaelschultz342]

You need to add 1/2 and 1 mile runs to the "Test"/ Race. Plus, always include the Roll Races and Braking Tests!!!

[@unAbated.]

Vipers has been my favourite cars since i was a kid and it is always great to see the old classic. I didn't expect a 12.5 from a 30+ year old car on a dirrty road. And yeah, we MUST have Luna back for more episodes, she is just pure gorgeous!!!

[@l042987]

With a few mods can get to just under 12 in a Gen 1 viper.. And not break the budget.. BTW Gen 1 vipers are a screaming bargain at 30 to 40k

[@syedzeyadshah]

its funny that how Mat always makes fun of Sam and YIANNI but was praising Luna every second in this video :D

[@richarderrington9478]

I can't believe there's not more comments to this! It's so obvious he has the hots for her lol

[@jaaxc1036]

With Sam and Yanni, it’s banter since he knows them better than Luna

[@TheRaptorWranglerCreates]

PLEASE I also want raw footage of the GT sound it’s so beautiful!

[@luxelist]

They don't make beautiful V10's like this Viper anymore. Luna's a star. Great video.

[@phermey]

Luna's great. You can tell she is good people.

[@ShawnKDooley]

Buy the viper and do some modest performance upgrades 👌

[@izzadyusri5037]

sounds amazing❤

[@jdsk8914]

As cool and fast as Corvettes and Saleens are, I simply loved these two growing up! Iconic ❤

[@guuuu666]

Matthew has a lot to learn from Luna, including how to clip on the walkie talkie to your seatbelt.

[@christineayres7199]

Luna did well to get a 12.5 from a car with a manual gearbox and it being basically near as old as i am haha over 33 years old , the GT is a lot newer and had more bhp yet only half a second quicker to quarter mile lol

[@midnight347]

It's called she outdrove him. It isn't hard to see. They can both go much quicker than they did here especially the gt

[@christineayres7199]

@@midnight347 true 👍

[@Avio033]

The Viper has always been my favorite car, ever since I was a kid. Unfortunately I was born in the Netherlands though... not many Vipers made it over here. Really wish to drive one once.

[@honda4185]

Those Vipers looks so raw and just love the sidepipes and sound!!💯 Have you baught the Viper??

[@mansongamingz7559]

When Luna is driving the Viper , her hair was flying and made her look pretty funny at some point in the vid . (I love the Ford GT)

[@SupersonicFX]

We love Luna, we want to see more races with her

[@BuranshHilansh]

Petition to change Car Wow host from Matt to Luna! I am in Love

[@DRII-yv1yt]

That was 🔥! Both cars still look good today! What a pristine Viper

[@turbaw]

She wins the brake test without ABS is just amazing.

[@marcinstyle85]

From all three I will take Luna ! 🔥🤩

[@leoscaturro6342]

We need a race between the GT63 Brabus 900 rocket, Porsche Brabus 900 Rocket, M5 Ultra Competition and the RS6 ABT Signature Edition🔥🔥🔥

[@bradybuck177]

Both cars look and sound great. Good job to both drivers. Looked like fun no doubt.

[@riyadabrahams2278]

Luna is an absolute legend the way she handled that Viper and really love her chilled vibe 🙌🏽

[@AutoNaija]

😊

[@jodeooo25]

luna Instagram ? please

[@SOBIsHobbies]

That GT will never get old. It looks even more cooler as it ages. Kudos to Viper though for keeping up with that masterpiece of a GT. Considering its performance and overall price differences that Viper still made GT to run for its name. In the end GT is just next class. Great video! 👍

[@FecalMattur]

the Viper is considerably older lmao

[@qmusclecars]

Amazing.

[@dewdrop3009]

Rt/10s really underrated... I love them so much

[@ASM31237]

She was surprisingly entertaining. Not sexist whatsoever but I usually find guys more natural. Not sure what it is but she’s awesome I was rooting for her.

[@urock12201]

Luna seems like she can really pedal, respect!

[@FakingANerve]

Cheers to Luna. I hope you have her on more often! 🍻

[@milkfat1]

You should do a race with 2nd gen dodge 2500 diesel and the Ford obs 7.3 diesel and chevy

[@heyzooz]

I'm 41 have loved Viper ever since it came out. Ill always pick Viper even if it loses.

[@ritvikpatil4703]

Would love to see Luna again ❤ Huge Respect for Luna 💯

[@jpablo2057]

That's a beauty... and those cars too

[@MidwestMotor]

2 icons of automotive! Excellent match! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁