2005 Ford Puma vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Ford Puma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 977 kg more than 2005 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Puma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Puma. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Puma | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Puma | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |