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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 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 51 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 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Focus | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
