2005 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Ford Puma
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ka and 2005 Ford Puma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Puma (100 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Puma weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka. 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, 2005 Ford Puma (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ka | 2005 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ka | Puma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
