2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 2 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 350 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, 2005 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape 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 | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Terios II | Escape |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
