1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Lincoln LS

To start off, both 1999 Dodge Viper and 1999 Lincoln LS were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,424 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (670 HP) has 421 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (249 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 624 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (913 Nm) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Dodge Viper 1999 Lincoln LS
Make Dodge Lincoln
Model Viper LS
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8424 cc 3934 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 670 HP 249 HP
Torque 913 Nm 361 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1086 kg 1710 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2910 mm


 

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