2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2009 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2009 Daihatsu Terios will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daihatsu Terios | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 60.1 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 | 905 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |