1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 339 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Because 1994 Ford Fairlane 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 1994 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster, 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Fairlane | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2466 mm |
