1999 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 20 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 37 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 585 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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, 1999 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. (105 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Terios. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 1999 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Daihatsu Terios | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |