2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2001 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2006 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 2006 Ford Explorer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Explorer | 2001 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Explorer | Terios |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 46 L |
