2000 Ford Puma vs. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 605 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1982 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Puma | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
