2004 Ford Puma vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 5 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Ford Puma. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 885 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 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Puma. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Puma | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Puma | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1678 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
