2000 Ford Puma vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 12 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 540 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 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Puma | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
