2001 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2001 Ford EX
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Sirion and 2001 Ford EX were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford EX (370 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford EX weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford EX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX 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, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Sirion | 2001 Ford EX | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Sirion | EX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 567 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |
