I hadn't realized this until now but it seems that Reimu is in general stronger then Marisa and Marisa sees beating Reimu as a personal goal. How long has this been a thing? I only recently noticed it, although I don't know where.
Yes, Reimu is much stronger than Marisa. This has been the case ever since Curiousities of Lotus Asia. Rinnosuke mentions this.
Also, Marisa's comments on her Grimoire really shows their differences.
Yeah, you can see it in Miko's ending.
The mask looks like Miko's face.
Miko's ego is unbelievable. Just look at her title, Almighty Taoist who Rules over the Universe.