1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Mirada | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Mirada | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |