2000 Ford Puma vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 616 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 74 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 365 kg more than 1976 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Puma | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
