1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 137 kg more than 2013 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, 1996 Ford Mondeo (160 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mondeo | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Mondeo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1322 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
