1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (89 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Ford Puma (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2000 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Marea | Puma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
