2000 Ford Puma vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 240 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Puma | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
