2004 Ford Puma vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Puma would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Ford Puma. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 550 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Puma | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Puma | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1678 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
