2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Mini Cooper (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Focus | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |