2009 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Countryman weights approximately 492 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman 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 Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 2009 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Taurus | Countryman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
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 | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 47 L |