2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 177 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Expedition | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 47 L |
