1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 449 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. 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 1984 Ford Granada. 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, 1984 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. 1998 Daihatsu Mira has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada 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 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Mira | Granada |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |