1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 160 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Mirada | 500 Superfast |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
