1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 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 109 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 940 kg more than 1962 Austin A 40. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2870 mm |
