2009 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Countryman weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Countryman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Escape | Countryman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1993 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |