1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Mira and 1998 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 794 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 1998 Ford Falcon. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Mira | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |