2008 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, both 2008 Ford E-350 and 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350.
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 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2008 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford E-350 | 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | E-350 | Cooper Clubman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |