2006 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 450 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Escape | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
