2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ikon weights approximately 470 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ikon | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Ikon | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
