2004 Ford Puma vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Ford Puma is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,678 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Puma (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Puma weights approximately 250 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Ford Puma (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Puma | 1980 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Puma | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1678 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
