2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (149 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
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 Mondeo (374 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Mondeo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
