2004 Ford Puma vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2004 Ford Puma and 2004 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Altima (170 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Ford Puma. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Altima weights approximately 374 kg more than 2004 Ford Puma. 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 Nissan Altima (237 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Puma. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Puma | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Puma | Altima |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1678 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
