2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2005 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Transit Connect | Terios |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |
