1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 908 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2010 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2010 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Thunderbird | 2010 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Thunderbird | Terios |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 91.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |