2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1969 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 252 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.

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2008 Daihatsu Terios 1969 Ford Mustang
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model Terios Mustang
Year Released 2008 1969
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 3273 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 257 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.7:1
Top Speed 160 km/hour 156 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1164 kg 1416 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2750 mm