2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus X would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 348 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus X. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper 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 X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2009 Ford Taurus X has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus X | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Taurus X | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |