2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2002 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2002 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Explorer | Terios |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 46 L |
