2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.

Because 2005 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (255 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 2006 Mini Cooper
Make Ford Mini
Model Falcon Cooper
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1598 cc
Horse Power 210 HP 0 HP
Torque 357 Nm 255 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92.4 mm 85.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 8.3:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1215 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 50 L


 

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