2002 Ford Puma vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 570 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.
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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Puma | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Puma | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 15.8:1 |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
