2000 Ford Puma vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen T5 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 995 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, 2012 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Puma | T5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
