2004 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 81 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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, 2004 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Focus | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
