1996 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Galaxy would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Galaxy (174 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1996 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Galaxy | Cooper |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |