2000 Ford Puma vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Celica 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 1984 Toyota Celica. 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 1984 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Puma | Celica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |