1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Mirada 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 31 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 394 kg more than 1986 Opel Rekord. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Mirada | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
