2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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 165 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Escape | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |