1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 55 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Mirada | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3505 mm |
