1996 Ford Scorpio 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 Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 45 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Scorpio | Cooper |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |