2000 Ford Puma vs. 1990 Honda Accord

To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Puma 1990 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Puma Accord
Year Released 2000 1990
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1679 cc 2156 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 198 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2730 mm


 

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