2005 Ford Puma vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2005 Ford Puma and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2005 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 450 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Puma. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Puma.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Puma 2005 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model Puma 911
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1498 cc 3587 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.4 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.3:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 64 L


 

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