2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2002 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln LS 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 291 more horse power than 2002 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lincoln LS weights approximately 85 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 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2002 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Viper | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
