1996 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Cougar would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 435 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercury Cougar | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Cougar | Cooper |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |