2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2255 kg more than 2012 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 Excursion (576 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Excursion | Terios |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3020 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 50 L |
