1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 42 kg more than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Mirada | MK V |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3050 mm |
