2000 Ford Puma vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 11 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 275 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 2011 Mazda 6 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. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Puma | 6 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |