1985 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1985 Ford Taurus. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Taurus weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Taurus. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Taurus | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Taurus | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
