1992 Dodge Viper vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1992 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 278 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1992 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1992 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Viper | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| 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 | 1542 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3080 mm |
