1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (415 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 324 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Viper | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| 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 | 1506 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2990 mm |
