2002 Lincoln LS vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lincoln LS would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lincoln LS weights approximately 502 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, 2002 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2002 Lincoln LS 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. 2002 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lincoln LS | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mini |
| Model | LS | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
