2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Roadster weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Roadster. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Roadster has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Taurus | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Taurus | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |