1999 Ford Puma vs. 1994 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1999 Ford Puma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 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, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Puma | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Puma | Passat |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| 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 | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
