Ford Escort vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
Highlights
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$12,340
|
$16,695
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Regular Gasoline I-3
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
36 City / 43 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
130 hp
|
78 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Regular Gasoline I-3
|
| Displacement |
2.0L/121
|
1.2 L/73
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
127 @ 4250
|
74 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
130 @ 5750
|
78 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
36 City / 43 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
8.45 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/60R15
|
P165/65SR14
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
14 x 4 in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
14 X 4.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
14 X 4.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/60R15
|
P165/65SR14
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70D14
|
Compact
|
Suspension
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Quadralink
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Torsion Beam
|
Steering
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Power Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
32 ft
|
30 ft
|
Measurements
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
12 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
81 ft³
|
86 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
49 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
52 in
|
| Liftover Height |
26 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
45 in
|
46 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Length, Overall |
175 in
|
151 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
51 in
|
49 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
66 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
17 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
47 ft³
|
| Height, Overall |
52 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
33 in
|
34 in
|
| Second Head Room |
35 in
|
37 in
|
| Wheelbase |
98 in
|
97 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,478 lbs
|
2,084 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
9 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
95
|
85
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
540
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2001 Ford Escort | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
7 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.1 x 0.87 in
|
9 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is more reliable than the 2001 Ford Escort according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2024 Mirage versus a reliability rating of 3.9 for the 2001 Escort.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is more fuel efficient than the 2001 Ford Escort with 39 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2001 Ford Escort or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The 2001 Ford Escort is cheaper than the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage with a $12,340 starting MSRP versus a $16,695 starting MSRP.
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