2000 Ford Puma vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Puma | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
