1979 Ford LTD vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 501 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | LTD | Cooper |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |