2002 Ford Puma vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Puma would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 805 kg more than 2002 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Puma. 2005 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Puma | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Puma | Korando |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
