2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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 Taurus (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Taurus | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
