1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford F-250 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | F-250 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2467 mm |