2003 Ford Puma vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Puma would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 696 kg more than 2003 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Puma. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Puma | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Puma | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |