1997 Ford Puma vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Puma would be higher. At 2,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 667 kg more than 1997 Ford Puma.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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, 2001 Toyota Condor 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Puma. (126 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Puma | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Puma | Condor |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1677 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
