2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Terios II would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 584 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Terios II has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Terios II | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
