1998 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tempo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1994 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Terios. 1994 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1998 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 1998 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Daihatsu Terios | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Tempo |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |