1991 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,512 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Taurus weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2012 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1991 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
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1991 Ford Taurus | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Taurus | Terios |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2512 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |