Ford Puma (1998 – 2002) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (1998 – 2005): specs compared
The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 146 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.2 s. The Ford Puma uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Ford
Puma
1998 – 2002
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
1998 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 125 hp | 110 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 122 – 157 Nm | 134 – 168 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 11.9 s | 8.0 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 203 km/h | 191 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,980 mm | 3,978 mm |
| Width | 1,669 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,219 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,260 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,008 – 1,035 kg | 990 – 1,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.