2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 79 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (760 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Viper | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 1745 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
