1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 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 40 more horse power than 1992 Morgan 4. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1992 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 835 kg more than 1992 Morgan 4. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Morgan |
| Model | Mirada | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2450 mm |
