2007 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ka 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka.
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 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Ka | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |