Onscreen evidence would definitely suggest the Excelsior as a contender...DS9 even demonstrated that they could still be upgraded to compete with the Defiant in combat.
Seems like the main thing the Miranda was known for in the 24th century was blowing up real good, so I'm a bit less enthusiastic about those.
Seems like the main thing the Miranda was known for in the 24th century was blowing up real good, so I'm a bit less enthusiastic about those.