2004 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1988 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2004 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Tempo weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1988 Ford Tempo (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Terios. 1988 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 2004 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2004 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Daihatsu Terios | 1988 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Tempo |
Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |