1996 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1997 Ford Puma
To start off, 1997 Ford Puma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Mira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Mira would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (64 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 145 kg more than 1997 Ford Puma.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Puma. 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, 1997 Ford Puma (126 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Mira. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Mira | 1997 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Mira | Puma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
