1950 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2000 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Puma |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2450 mm |
