1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 28 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, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 316 kg more than 1979 Dodge Mirada. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Mirada | Territory |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
