1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 13 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Dodge Mirada. 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Mirada | F355 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
