2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 335 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Viper | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Viper | Continental |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |