1998 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Sirion and 1998 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 490 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Sirion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Sirion 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 Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Sirion | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Sirion | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
