1997 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1997 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Terios. (142 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Terios. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Terios | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Terios | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
