2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Taurus weights approximately 173 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Taurus (266 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Taurus | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Taurus | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |