2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 1998 Ford Puma
To start off, 2005 Fiat Doblo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Ford Puma.
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, 1998 Ford Puma (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Doblo | 1998 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Doblo | Puma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
