2004 Dodge Viper vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Dodge Viper is newer by 15 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 295 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 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 2004 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2004 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:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Viper | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 | 1535 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
