1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 26 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Mirada | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Mirada | 612 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2960 mm |