1990 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 1990 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Falcon | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2466 mm |
