2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 535 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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, 2000 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (106 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2000 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:
2000 Daihatsu Terios | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 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 | 81 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |