2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-150 weights approximately 421 kg more than 2012 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, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | E-150 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
