2001 Ford Puma vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Primera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Primera (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Puma | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Puma | Primera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
