1997 Ford Puma vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 6 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Puma weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
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 (126 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Puma | 2003 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Puma | City |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
