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