1989 Ford Corsair vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair.
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, 2007 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Corsair | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Corsair | Cooper |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |