2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Terios and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. 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, 2008 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Terios | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |
