1998 Ford Puma vs. 1998 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 1998 Ford Puma and 1998 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Opel Vectra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Vectra weights approximately 175 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, 1998 Opel Vectra (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Puma | 1998 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Puma | Vectra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |