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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Galaxy (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Galaxy | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Galaxy | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |