2000 Ford Puma vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 210 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 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Puma | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
