1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 690 kg more than 1962 Volvo 120. 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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 120. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Mirada | 120 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
