2000 Ford Puma vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 105 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, 1999 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Puma | Solara |
Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |