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Ford Escort vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 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

Engine comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 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
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
MPG
25 City / 33 Hwy
36 City / 43 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.45 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 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

Suspension comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 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

Steering comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 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

Measurements comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 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

Safety comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
95
85
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2001 Ford Escort2024 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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