2004 Ford Puma vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Ford Puma. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 320 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Puma. 2007 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Puma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Puma | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Puma | Highlander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1678 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |