2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 435 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 2009 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 149 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |