2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2009 Ford Galaxy and 2009 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Galaxy | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Galaxy | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
