2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 610 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Ranger | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 50 L |
