1997 Ford Puma vs. 1997 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1997 Ford Puma and 1997 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Puma (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Renault Clio. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Puma weights approximately 205 kg more than 1997 Renault Clio. 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 Ford Puma (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Clio. (85 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Puma | 1997 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Puma | Clio |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
