1970 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 1970 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick. 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 Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Maverick | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
