2000 Ford Puma vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Puma 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 42 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Puma | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1339 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 73 L |
