1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 19 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Mirada | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Mirada | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2930 mm |