2004 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Mini One
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mini One would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mini One (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mini One should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Mini One.
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, 2001 Mini One (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2001 Mini One | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Focus | One |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
