1997 Fiat Duna vs. 1997 Ford Puma
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Duna and 1997 Ford Puma were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Puma weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Fiat Duna (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Puma. (126 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Duna | 1997 Ford Puma | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Duna | Puma |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |