1999 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster weights approximately 1 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Focus | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
