2006 Ford Ikon 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 Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Ikon | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
