1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 573 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 902 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (210 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1993 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1993 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Viper | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 1112 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1630 kg |
