1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 575 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Terios |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |
