2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2009 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Escape. 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, 2012 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. 2012 Ford Escape 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. 2012 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daihatsu Terios | 2012 Ford Escape | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Terios | Escape |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4437 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |