1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 728 kg more than 1958 Simca Oceane. 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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Dodge | Simca |
| Model | Mirada | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2450 mm |
