2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 696 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2009 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Mini | Ford |
| Model | Cooper | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
