2003 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (398 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Terios. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Terios | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Expedition |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |