1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 54 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. 2002 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2002 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Cortina | Terios |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 46 L |
