1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 149 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Falcon | Cooper |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 482 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |