2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 721 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Terios |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |
