1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 69 kg more than 1980 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Mirada | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3070 mm |
