1999 Daihatsu Micros 3l vs. 1999 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Micros 3l and 1999 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Micros 3l. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Micros 3l. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Micros 3l. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Ford Fiesta (174 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Micros 3l. (120 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Micros 3l.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Micros 3l | 1999 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Micros 3l | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1570 mm | 2450 mm |
