1997 Ford Puma vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Ford Puma. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 855 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 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Puma. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Puma | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Puma | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |