2005 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
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, 2005 Ford Focus (171 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (154 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Focus | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4107 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |
