1980 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 185 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Falcon | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2467 mm |
