2010 Mini Cooper vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mini Cooper would be higher. Both 2010 Mini Cooper and 2012 Ford Fiesta are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 74 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta. 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 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper | 2012 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Mini | Ford |
| Model | Cooper | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3713 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1697 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
