1996 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1990 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Mira will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Mira | 1990 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Mira | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
