2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 404 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Terios | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Terios | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 7014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
