1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Mirada 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 8 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Mirada | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Mirada | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2950 mm |