2005 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (202 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 887 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, 2005 Ford Escape (250 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Escape | Terios |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
