2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ikon would be higher. Both 2006 Ford Ikon and 2009 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ikon | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Ikon | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
