1957 Ford Popular vs. 2011 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 167 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Daihatsu Terios (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Popular | 2011 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Popular | Terios |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |
