2006 Mini Cooper vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. Both 2006 Mini Cooper and 1987 Ford Meteor are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
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 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Mini | Ford |
Model | Cooper | Meteor |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |