1997 Ford Puma vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1997 Ford Puma and 1997 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1997 Ford Puma. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 890 kg more than 1997 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Puma. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Puma. 1997 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Puma | 1997 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Puma | Korando |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
