1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 360 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | A 70 | Mirada |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |