1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 69 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Mustang | Cooper |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2467 mm |