2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Terios II | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
