2007 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 519 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Terios. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Daihatsu Terios | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |