1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia 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) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 922 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Mirada | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2310 mm |
