1998 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1998 Ford Escort and 1998 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Ford Escort. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Escort | 1998 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escort | Magna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
