1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 23 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 59 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1162 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Mirada | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2990 mm |
