2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Terios II | Escort |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
