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Ford Escort vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

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$12,340
Starting MSRP
$16,695
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-3
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
36 City / 43 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
130 hp
Horsepower
78 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

127 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
74 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-3
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.0L/121
Displacement
1.2 L/73
Displacement
-
Displacement
130 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
78 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
36 City / 43 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
8.45 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
14 X 4.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P185/60R15
Front Tire Size
P165/65SR14
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
14 X 4.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
14 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
P185/60R15
Rear Tire Size
P165/65SR14
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material

Suspension

Independent strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
32 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
30 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

52 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
4
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
43 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
49 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
175 in
Length, Overall
151 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
45 in
Second Hip Room
46 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
57 in
Track Width, Front
56 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
33 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
35 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
51 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Track Width, Rear
56 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
26 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
51 in
Front Hip Room
49 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
98 in
Wheelbase
97 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
81 ft³
Passenger Volume
86 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,478 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,084 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.1 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

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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