2003 Ford Puma vs. 2009 Nissan Murano

To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 6 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2003 Ford Puma. (99 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (248 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Puma. 2009 Nissan Murano 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. 2009 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Puma 2009 Nissan Murano
Make Ford Nissan
Model Puma Murano
Year Released 2003 2009
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1890 mm


 

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