2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 319 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Viper | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Viper | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |