2005 Ford Puma vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 2005 Ford Puma and 2005 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Terrano II (123 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 789 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 2005 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2005 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2005 Nissan Terrano II (274 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Puma. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Puma | 2005 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Puma | Terrano II |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.9:1 |
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 | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |