2000 Ford Puma vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 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 112 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 580 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Puma | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
