2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2011 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2011 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Galaxy (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 324 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford Galaxy (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2011 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Mini | Ford |
| Model | Cooper Countryman | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1779 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
