2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 86 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1806 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2002 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. 2002 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 2002 Daihatsu Terios | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Ranger | Terios |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 46 L |