1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown 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) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 445 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Mirada | Crown |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
