2004 Ford Ka vs. 2004 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2004 Ford Ka and 2004 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Ford Ka and 2004 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mini Cooper weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Ford Ka. 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, 2004 Mini Cooper (149 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ka. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ka | 2004 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Ka | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
