2000 Ford Puma vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 756 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Puma | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 78 L |
