2000 Ford Puma vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2000 Ford Puma and 2000 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 458 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
Because 2000 Opel Omega 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 2000 Opel Omega. 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, 2000 Opel Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Puma | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
