Daihatsu Applause (1989 – 1992) vs Ford Escort Clipper (1991 – 1992): specs compared
Both offer around 105 hp at most. The Daihatsu Applause is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.8 s against 10.4 s. The Ford Escort Clipper uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. The Daihatsu Applause is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 1,015 kg. The Daihatsu Applause dates from 1989 – 1992, the Ford Escort Clipper from 1991 – 1992.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Applause
1989 – 1992
|
Ford
Escort Clipper
1991 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1992 | 1991 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 105 hp | 60 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 123 – 134 Nm | 103 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 10.5 s | 10.4 – 19.2 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 185 km/h | 150 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.5 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 kg | 1,015 – 1,087 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.