2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 202 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Mustang | Cooper |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |