1990 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Corsair | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Corsair | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2547 mm |
