2003 Ford Puma vs. 2002 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2003 Ford Puma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 77 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Puma (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Puma | 2002 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Puma | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |