2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1900 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Viper | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
