2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 218 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 (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. 1981 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Viper | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8285 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 499 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |