2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 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 Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Escape | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |