1998 Fiat Scudo vs. 1998 Ford Puma
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Scudo and 1998 Ford Puma were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Scudo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Scudo weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Ford Puma.
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, both vehicles can yield 125 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Scudo | 1998 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Scudo | Puma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
