2002 Ford Puma vs. 2007 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Liana is newer by 5 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Puma (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Puma (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Puma | 2007 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Puma | Liana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
