1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daihatsu Mira weights approximately 46 kg more than 1953 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Mira is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Anglia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1953 Ford Anglia (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. 1998 Daihatsu Mira has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Daihatsu Mira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Mira | Anglia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2220 mm |