2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2006 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 468 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (310 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (255 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2006 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2006 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Mini | Ford |
Model | Cooper | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1683 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |