2009 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 186 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Focus | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
