2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 96 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2007 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Focus | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |